Peekskill City
EPA ID: NY5903452 · 24,272 people served · 1 ZIP code
Even though Peekskill City accumulated 2 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved — the provider currently meets EPA standards for 24,272 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Peekskill City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
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 Peekskill City compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2428 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2829 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
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.
Average Home Safety Score: A (89/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2829 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2428 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2829 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10566 | 0.002 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 10566 — Peekskill
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?
Peekskill City has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
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.
Contact Your Water Utility
Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.
Contact information from CITY OF PEEKSKILL ~ WATER DEPARTMENT Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: CITY OF PEEKSKILL ~ WATER DEPARTMENT Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Treatment regime
How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.
Treatment chemicals and what each one does
Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.
Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from CITY OF PEEKSKILL ~ WATER DEPARTMENT Consumer Confidence Report.
Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.
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 →
PFAS Substances Detected in This System
This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.
In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →
Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by CITY OF PEEKSKILL ~ WATER DEPARTMENT.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.
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.
Notable events and violations
This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.
Notable events from the utility's CCR
These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.
- Received a Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) Grant to acquire 80 acres of forested land abutting the Wiccopee Reservoirs in Putnam Valley to protect the future of our water source.
- Activated a back-up water supply for the NY Presbyterian Hospital in Cortlandt NY.
- Awarded a $3.0 mil. Water Infrastructure Improvement Act Grant to begin addressing the City’s water infrastructure needs.
- Received DEC Hudson River Estuary Program grants to conduct water quality monitoring of the Peekskill Hollow Creek in partnership with Riverkeeper, as well as Wiccopee Brook.
- The Hollow Brook Dam Rehabilitation Project has begun construction and is nearing 80% completion.
- New security camera system was installed to improve treatment plant security.
- Discussions with Working Power / Ecological Citizens Project to secure funding for the design and installation of a floating solar panel array on the Campfield Reservoir.
- A new roof was installed on the Forest View Pump Station.
- Approximately 5,400 service connections were inventoried to satisfy the EPA’s latest regulations on Lead and Copper
- The Water Department replaced 9 fire hydrants and installed 25 water valves.
ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
Peekskill City (EPA ID: NY5903452) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.