Water System Report NY

Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center

EPA ID: NY5910495 · 130 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike many utilities its size, Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 130 people.

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

130
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$487K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$113,069
Median Household Income
33,700
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center serves a community with a median household income of $113,069 and an estimated 33,700 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% 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

Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center'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

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center (EPA ID: NY5910495) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 130 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 10562 in Ossining.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center (NY5910495) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center serve?

Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center serves approximately 130 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center 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
0
Unknown Material
4
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 130
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?
Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center serve?
Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center serves approximately 130 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center's water source?
Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center's service area?
The Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center service area has a median household income of $113,069. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center get its water?
Sunshine Childrens Home & Rehab Center'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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