Water System Report NY

Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1

EPA ID: NY5903429 ยท 86,624 people served ยท 10 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 (NY5903429): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 86,624 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 99
Avg Safety Score
86,624
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00129 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$694K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$141,350
Median Household Income
142,937
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 serves a community with a median household income of $141,350 and an estimated 142,937 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Greenburgh Consolidated 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

70 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

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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 $1,500
Radon Mitigation $840
Water Filtration $120
Total Estimated Cost $2,460

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

Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 (EPA ID: NY5903429) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 86,624 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (99/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 10 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
0.00129 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

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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 Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 (NY5903429) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 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 Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 serve?

Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 serves approximately 86,624 people across 10 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 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 Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 safe to drink?
Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 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?
Greenburgh Consolidated 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 Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 serve?
Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 serves approximately 86,624 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1's water source?
Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00129 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1's service area?
The Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 service area has a median household income of $141,350. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 get its water?
Greenburgh Consolidated 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.

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