Westchester County Water District #3
EPA ID: NY5903482 · 6,000 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Westchester County Water District #3 (NY5903482): 2 past health-based violations, since resolved. The five-year EPA compliance file for Westchester County Water District #3 contains 5 violations, each documented and subsequently closed - the utility now operates in full compliance and continues to supply approximately 6,000 residents with water meeting current federal standards, including both health-based and monitoring requirements.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Westchester County Water District #3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Westchester County Water District #3 serves a community with a median household income of $121,706 and an estimated 12,433 residents across its service area. Approximately 88% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Westchester County Water District #3'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Westchester County Water District #3 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Westchester County Water District #3 (EPA ID: NY5903482) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 6,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Westchester County Water District #3 (NY5903482) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westchester County Water District #3 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Westchester County Water District #3; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Westchester County Water District #3 serve?
Westchester County Water District #3 serves approximately 6,000 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Westchester County Water District #3 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.
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 →
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Westchester County Water District #3: 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5903482/
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