Water System Report NY

Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa

EPA ID: NY5801257 ยท 24,267 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa (NY5801257): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa reported no EPA violations for its service population of 24,267.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 82
Avg Safety Score
24,267
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$221K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$93,415
Median Household Income
135,784
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
63th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa serves a community with a median household income of $93,415 and an estimated 135,784 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa'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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
23th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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 $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,667

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

Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa (EPA ID: NY5801257) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 24,267 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (82/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 6 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

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa (NY5801257) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa serve?

Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa serves approximately 24,267 people across 6 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa 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
348

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, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa safe to drink?
Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa serve?
Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa serves approximately 24,267 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa's water source?
Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa'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 Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa's service area?
The Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa service area has a median household income of $93,415. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa get its water?
Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Palmyra-macedon-walworth Csa, NY: Serves 24K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5801257/
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