Water System Report NY

Savannah Water District #1

EPA ID: NY5801240 · 950 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Unlike many utilities its size, Savannah Water District #1 carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 950 people.

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

C · 68
Avg Safety Score
950
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$100K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Savannah Water District #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$64,672
Median Household Income
6,407
Service Area Population
23%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
87%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Savannah Water District #1 serves a community with a median household income of $64,672 and an estimated 6,407 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% 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

Savannah Water District #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.

Moderate 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

82 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 96% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $800
Radon Mitigation $667
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,567

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

Savannah Water District #1 (EPA ID: NY5801240) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 950 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (68/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
13146 0.0015 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Savannah Water District #1 (NY5801240) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savannah Water District #1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Savannah Water District #1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Savannah Water District #1 serve?

Savannah Water District #1 serves approximately 950 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Savannah Water District #1 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
302
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 950
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 Savannah Water District #1 safe to drink?
Savannah Water District #1 has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Savannah Water District #1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Savannah Water District #1 serve?
Savannah Water District #1 serves approximately 950 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Savannah Water District #1's water source?
Savannah Water District #1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Savannah Water District #1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Savannah Water District #1's service area?
The Savannah Water District #1 service area has a median household income of $64,672. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Savannah Water District #1 get its water?
Savannah Water District #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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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