Historical Compliance Records NY

Peekskill City

EPA ID: NY5903452 ยท 24,272 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Peekskill City (NY5903452): 20 EPA violations in the last five years. Even though Peekskill City accumulated 20 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 24,272 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 93
Avg Safety Score
24,272
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
20
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
20
Contaminants Flagged
$377K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Peekskill City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$91,042
Median Household Income
25,484
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Peekskill City serves a community with a median household income of $91,042 and an estimated 25,484 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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

Peekskill City'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

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Peekskill City compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Dichloroacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Dichloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane 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

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Peekskill City (EPA ID: NY5903452) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 24,272 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 10566 in Peekskill.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (93/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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 current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 20 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 20 resolved, 0 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, 2021 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chlorate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chloramine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Total Organic Carbon Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Tribromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
HAA6Br Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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)

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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 Peekskill City (NY5903452) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peekskill City water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Peekskill City; its 20 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Peekskill City serve?

Peekskill City serves approximately 24,272 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Peekskill City 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Peekskill City safe to drink?
Peekskill City earns a A safety grade with 20 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Peekskill City's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Peekskill City serve?
Peekskill City serves approximately 24,272 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Peekskill City's water source?
Peekskill City draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Peekskill City's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Peekskill City's service area?
The Peekskill City service area has a median household income of $91,042. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Peekskill City get its water?
Peekskill City'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Peekskill City (NY): 20 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5903452/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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