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Ontario Town Benefit Area #1

EPA ID: NY5801233 · 10,136 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Federal compliance records for Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 list 2 open violations that have not yet been resolved — the utility serves approximately 10,136 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 61
Avg Safety Score
10,136
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$91,331
Median Household Income
12,487
Service Area Population
23%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Wayne County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 compares to EPA limits

Chlorite 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Chlorite at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.

Contaminant 1067 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Chlorite was detected in this water system. ferrous sulfate reduction filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

Ogdensburg City
10,064 people
B 8 violations
C 6 violations
B 63 violations
D 0 violations
Corning City
10,300 people
D 12 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $400
Total Estimated Cost $800

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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 provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (61/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

4 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2024 Chlorite Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Contaminant 1067 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
14519 0.0028 mg/L No N/A

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.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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?

Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 serve?

Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 serves approximately 10,136 people across 3 ZIP codes 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.

Samples collected
116

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
785
Unknown Material
3,608
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 10,136
Reported to New York

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 safe to drink?
Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 has a C safety grade based on 4 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Ontario Town Benefit Area #1's water?
Detected contaminants include Chlorite, Contaminant 1067. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 serve?
Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 serves approximately 10,136 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Ontario Town Benefit Area #1's water source?
Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ontario Town Benefit Area #1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0028 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ontario Town Benefit Area #1's service area?
The Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 service area has a median household income of $91,331. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 get its water?
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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Ontario Town Benefit Area #1 (EPA ID: NY5801233) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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