Historical Compliance Records NY 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Oakridge Water District

EPA ID: NY5918395 ยท 892 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Oakridge Water District (NY5918395): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. 5 violations on file at Oakridge Water District, none open; 892 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

892
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0616 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$728K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$198,563
Median Household Income
7,314
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Oakridge Water District have a median household income of $198,563 and about 7,314 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Oakridge Water District's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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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 $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

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

This system serves ZIP code 10590 in South Salem.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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
October 1, 2025 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
May 23, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-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) Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0616 mg/L Yes 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Oakridge Water District (NY5918395) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakridge Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Oakridge Water District; 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 Oakridge Water District serve?

Oakridge Water District serves approximately 892 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Oakridge Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 5 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 Oakridge Water District serve? ▼
Oakridge Water District serves approximately 892 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0616 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Oakridge Water District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Oakridge Water District have a median household income of $198,563 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oakridge Water District (NY): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny5918395/
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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

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

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