Water System Report NY

North Castle Water District #1

EPA ID: NY5903445 · 2,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Unlike many utilities its size, North Castle Water District #1 carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 2,500 people.

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

2,500
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$815K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 10 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Castle Water District #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$121,450
Median Household Income
39,246
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North Castle Water District #1 serves a community with a median household income of $121,450 and an estimated 39,246 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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

North Castle 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

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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

A 2 violations
Clarendon Town Wds
2,482 people
B 0 violations
Groton Village
2,470 people
C 8 violations
Granville Village
2,450 people
D 3 violations
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $800
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

North Castle Water District #1 (EPA ID: NY5903445) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 2,500 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for North Castle Water District #1 (NY5903445) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Castle Water District #1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, North Castle Water District #1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does North Castle Water District #1 serve?

North Castle Water District #1 serves approximately 2,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does North Castle Water District #1 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
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
132
Unknown Material
531
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,500
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

Should I use a water filter?
North Castle 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 North Castle Water District #1 serve?
North Castle Water District #1 serves approximately 2,500 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is North Castle Water District #1's water source?
North Castle Water District #1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of North Castle Water District #1's service area?
The North Castle Water District #1 service area has a median household income of $121,450. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does North Castle Water District #1 get its water?
North Castle 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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