Water System Report NY

Buchanan Village

EPA ID: NY5903422 · 2,200 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Buchanan Village — the supplier serving 2,200 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

B · 74
Avg Safety Score
2,200
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$449K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$127,375
Median Household Income
39,518
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
28th
Poverty Percentile
48th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Buchanan Village serves a community with a median household income of $127,375 and an estimated 39,518 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% 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

Buchanan 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
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Putnam 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

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 93% 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
Flood Insurance $1,580
Radon Mitigation $240
Total Estimated Cost $1,820

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

Buchanan Village (EPA ID: NY5903422) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 2,200 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (74/100)

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
10511 0.001 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes 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 Buchanan Village (NY5903422) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buchanan Village water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Buchanan Village serve?

Buchanan Village serves approximately 2,200 people across 6 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Buchanan 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
67
Unknown Material
0
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,200
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 Buchanan Village safe to drink?
Buchanan Village 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?
Buchanan Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Buchanan Village serve?
Buchanan Village serves approximately 2,200 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Buchanan Village's water source?
Buchanan Village draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Buchanan Village's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Buchanan Village's service area?
The Buchanan Village service area has a median household income of $127,375. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Buchanan Village get its water?
Buchanan 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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