Historical Compliance Records NY 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Old Farm Hill Water District

EPA ID: NY5903485 ยท 1,768 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Old Farm Hill Water District (NY5903485): 2 health-based violations recorded since 2021. 2 violations on file at Old Farm Hill Water District, none open; 1,768 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,768
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$725K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Old Farm Hill Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$166,417
Median Household Income
26,083
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
87%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Old Farm Hill Water District have a median household income of $166,417 and about 26,083 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 87% 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

Old Farm Hill 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 93% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Dundee Village
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1,750 people
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Painted Post Village
1,750 people
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Waterville Village
1,742 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Old Farm Hill Water District (EPA ID: NY5903485) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,768 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation 2 Yes

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0015 mg/L No 2026-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Old Farm Hill Water District (NY5903485) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Farm Hill Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Old Farm Hill Water District; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Old Farm Hill Water District serve?

Old Farm Hill Water District serves approximately 1,768 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Old Farm Hill Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Old Farm Hill Water District serve? ▼
Old Farm Hill Water District serves approximately 1,768 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Old Farm Hill Water District's water source? ▼
Old Farm Hill Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Old Farm Hill Water District's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0015 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Old Farm Hill Water District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Old Farm Hill Water District have a median household income of $166,417 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Old Farm Hill Water District get its water? ▼
Old Farm Hill 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Old Farm Hill Water District (NY): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5903485/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Old Farm Hill Water District (EPA ID: NY5903485) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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