Ontario Town Benefit Area #1
EPA ID: NY5801233 ยท 10,136 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 (NY5801233): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. While 2 violations did appear in Ontario Town Benefit Area #1's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 10,136 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 serves a community with a median household income of $91,331 and an estimated 12,487 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ontario Town Benefit Area #1's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Chlorite at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
Chlorite was detected in this water system. ferrous sulfate reduction filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 (EPA ID: NY5801233) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 10,136 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 14519 in Ontario.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (78/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Archived |
| March 1, 2022 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0028 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NY or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 14519 - Ontario
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 (NY5801233) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ontario Town Benefit Area #1; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 serve?
Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 serves approximately 10,136 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.
Where does Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 (NY): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5801233/
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What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 (EPA ID: NY5801233) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.