Health Violations Found NY 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Oakridge Water District

EPA ID: NY5918395 · 892 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Oakridge Water District recorded 3 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved — the utility is currently in compliance serving 892 residents.

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

A · 87
Avg Safety Score
892
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0059 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$586K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2022) to 19 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$153,000
Median Household Income
16,628
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Oakridge Water District serves a community with a median household income of $153,000 and an estimated 16,628 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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

Oakridge Water District'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
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.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Oakridge Water District compares to EPA limits

Chloroform 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L

What This Means For You

Chloroform at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L.

Contaminant 2806 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

0 violations
D 14 violations
C 5 violations
0 violations
C 10 violations

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 $450
Total Estimated Cost $2,250

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,250 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Oakridge Water District (EPA ID: NY5918395) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 892 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (87/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. All violations have been resolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2806 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chloroform Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes
Contaminant 2806 Other Violation 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
10590 0.0059 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Oakridge Water District (NY5918395) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakridge Water District water safe to drink?

Oakridge Water District has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Oakridge Water District serve?

Oakridge Water District serves approximately 892 people across 2 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Oakridge Water District 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
58
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 892
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

Is water from Oakridge Water District safe to drink?
Oakridge Water District earns a A safety grade with 3 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Oakridge Water District's water?
Detected contaminants include Chloroform, Contaminant 2806, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Oakridge Water District serve?
Oakridge Water District serves approximately 892 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Oakridge Water District's water source?
Oakridge Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Oakridge Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0059 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Oakridge Water District's service area?
The Oakridge Water District service area has a median household income of $153,000. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Oakridge Water District get its water?
Oakridge Water District'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Oakridge Water District (EPA ID: NY5918395) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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