Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1
EPA ID: NY5903444 · 146,732 people served · 15 ZIP codes
3 open EPA findings remain on record at Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1 — the utility supplies approximately 146,732 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 6 (2021) to 6 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1 serves a community with a median household income of $167,927 and an estimated 315,770 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-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.
About 1% of homes in Westchester 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
Detected Contaminants
How Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2806 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1 (EPA ID: NY5903444) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 146,732 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 15 ZIP codes across 13 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (60/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Contaminant 2806 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10801 | 0.0034 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 10804 | 0.0034 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 10805 | 0.0034 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 10522 | 0.0012 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: 14 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 10502 — Ardsley
- 10522 — Dobbs Ferry
- 10538 — Larchmont
- 10552 — Mount Vernon
- 10583 — Scarsdale
- 10701 — Yonkers
- 10706 — Hastings On Hudson
- 10707 — Tuckahoe
- 10708 — Bronxville
- 10709 — Eastchester
- 10801 — New Rochelle
- 10803 — Pelham
- 10804 — New Rochelle
- 10805 — New Rochelle
- 10994 — West Nyack
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1 (NY5903444) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1 water safe to drink?
Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1 has recorded 5 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1 serve?
Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1 serves approximately 146,732 people across 15 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #46 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (New York)
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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