Water System Report NY

North Castle Water District #5

EPA ID: NY5903492 · 225 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — North Castle Water District #5 has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 225.

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

225
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.2M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 10 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Castle Water District #5 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$247,433
Median Household Income
7,853
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North Castle Water District #5 serves a community with a median household income of $247,433 and an estimated 7,853 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

North Castle Water District #5's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low 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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

North Castle Water District #5 (EPA ID: NY5903492) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 225 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 10504 in Armonk.

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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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 North Castle Water District #5 (NY5903492) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Castle Water District #5 water safe to drink?

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

How many people does North Castle Water District #5 serve?

North Castle Water District #5 serves approximately 225 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does North Castle Water District #5 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
0
Unknown Material
117
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 225
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?
North Castle Water District #5 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does North Castle Water District #5 serve?
North Castle Water District #5 serves approximately 225 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is North Castle Water District #5's water source?
North Castle Water District #5 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of North Castle Water District #5's service area?
The North Castle Water District #5 service area has a median household income of $247,433. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does North Castle Water District #5 get its water?
North Castle Water District #5's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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