Water System Report NY

Briarcliff Manor Village

EPA ID: NY5903420 ยท 9,190 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Briarcliff Manor Village (NY5903420): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Briarcliff Manor Village has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 9,190 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 98
Avg Safety Score
9,190
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$843K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Briarcliff Manor Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$188,262
Median Household Income
93,008
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Briarcliff Manor Village serves a community with a median household income of $188,262 and an estimated 93,008 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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

Briarcliff Manor 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 97% 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. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

Baldwinsville Village
9,200 people
3 violations
0 violations
Newark Village
9,142 people
B 1 violation
2 violations
Newfane Town Wds
9,304 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,440
Radon Mitigation $480
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $120
Total Estimated Cost $2,340

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 $2,340 (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

Briarcliff Manor Village (EPA ID: NY5903420) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 9,190 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (98/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 5 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
0.0018 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 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Briarcliff Manor Village (NY5903420) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briarcliff Manor Village water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Briarcliff Manor Village 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 Briarcliff Manor Village serve?

Briarcliff Manor Village serves approximately 9,190 people across 5 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Briarcliff Manor Village 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Briarcliff Manor Village safe to drink?
Briarcliff Manor Village earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Briarcliff Manor Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Briarcliff Manor Village serve?
Briarcliff Manor Village serves approximately 9,190 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Briarcliff Manor Village's water source?
Briarcliff Manor Village draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Briarcliff Manor Village's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Briarcliff Manor Village's service area?
The Briarcliff Manor Village service area has a median household income of $188,262. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Briarcliff Manor Village get its water?
Briarcliff Manor 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Briarcliff Manor Village Water Quality Report, NY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5903420/
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