Historical Compliance Records NY

North Castle Water District #1

EPA ID: NY5903445 ยท 2,500 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for North Castle Water District #1 (NY5903445): 1 violation on record since 2021. 1 violation on file at North Castle Water District #1, none open; 2,500 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$657K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$116,291
Median Household Income
31,393
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with North Castle Water District #1 have a median household income of $116,291 and about 31,393 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 84% 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

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

Infrastructure Risk

66 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2026 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2026-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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

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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for North Castle Water District #1 (NY5903445) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for North Castle Water District #1; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

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

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

Where does North Castle Water District #1 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does North Castle Water District #1 serve? ▼
North Castle Water District #1 serves approximately 2,500 people with drinking water across 2 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.
Is there lead in North Castle Water District #1's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with North Castle Water District #1? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to North Castle Water District #1 have a median household income of $116,291 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). North Castle Water District #1 (NY): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5903445/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

North Castle Water District #1 (EPA ID: NY5903445) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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