Water System Report NY

White Plains City

EPA ID: NY5903464 ยท 59,559 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for White Plains City (NY5903464): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, White Plains City reported no EPA violations for its service population of 59,559.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 100
Avg Safety Score
59,559
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00125 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$646K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for White Plains City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$118,203
Median Household Income
85,402
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The White Plains City serves a community with a median household income of $118,203 and an estimated 85,402 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

White Plains 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

69 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

A 0 violations
Jericho Water District
58,000 people
A 1 violation
B 2 violations
C 0 violations
Hempstead (v)
56,000 people
B 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,600

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

White Plains City (EPA ID: NY5903464) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 59,559 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 6 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 accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00125 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for White Plains City (NY5903464) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is White Plains City water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for White Plains City in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does White Plains City serve?

White Plains City serves approximately 59,559 people across 6 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does White Plains 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
232

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 White Plains City safe to drink?
White Plains City earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
White Plains City meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does White Plains City serve?
White Plains City serves approximately 59,559 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is White Plains City's water source?
White Plains City draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in White Plains City's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00125 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of White Plains City's service area?
The White Plains City service area has a median household income of $118,203. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does White Plains City get its water?
White Plains 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.). White Plains City, NY: Serves 60K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5903464/
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