Water System Report NY

Sodus Village

EPA ID: NY5801241 · 1,709 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Sodus Village, 1,709 residents served.

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

1,709
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$124K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sodus Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,462
Median Household Income
4,969
Service Area Population
23%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sodus Village serves a community with a median household income of $53,462 and an estimated 4,969 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% 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

Sodus Village'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

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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1,730 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Sodus Village (EPA ID: NY5801241) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,709 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 14551 in Sodus.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sodus Village (NY5801241) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodus Village water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sodus Village has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sodus Village serve?

Sodus Village serves approximately 1,709 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Sodus Village 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
364
Galvanized — Replacement Required
171
Unknown Material
177
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: 1,709
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

Should I use a water filter?
Sodus Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sodus Village serve?
Sodus Village serves approximately 1,709 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sodus Village's water source?
Sodus Village draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sodus Village's service area?
The Sodus Village service area has a median household income of $53,462. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sodus Village get its water?
Sodus Village'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.
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