Water System Report NY

Pocantico Hills Water District

EPA ID: NY5903472 · 329 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Pocantico Hills Water District shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 329 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

329
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$897K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 87% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 11 (2021) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pocantico Hills Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$179,376
Median Household Income
19,407
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pocantico Hills Water District serves a community with a median household income of $179,376 and an estimated 19,407 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% 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

Pocantico Hills Water District'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

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Pocantico Hills Water District (EPA ID: NY5903472) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 329 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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: 1 ZIP code 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 Pocantico Hills Water District (NY5903472) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pocantico Hills Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Pocantico Hills Water District serve?

Pocantico Hills Water District serves approximately 329 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Pocantico Hills Water District 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
51
Unknown Material
43
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 329
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?
Pocantico Hills Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pocantico Hills Water District serve?
Pocantico Hills Water District serves approximately 329 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Pocantico Hills Water District's water source?
Pocantico Hills Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pocantico Hills Water District's service area?
The Pocantico Hills Water District service area has a median household income of $179,376. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pocantico Hills Water District get its water?
Pocantico Hills Water District'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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