Meadows at Cross River
EPA ID: NY5920685 · 630 people served · 7 ZIP codes
Meadows at Cross River carries 23 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system — approximately 630 people fall within its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 36 (2024) to 69 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Meadows at Cross River Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Meadows at Cross River serves a community with a median household income of $123,968 and an estimated 11,212 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Meadows at Cross River'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Meadows at Cross River compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Chloroform at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 1017 at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Meadows at Cross River (EPA ID: NY5920685) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 630 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (54/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1017 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Chloroform | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Chloroform | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Chloroform | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Chloroform | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Chloroform | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1017 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Chloroform | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Chloroform | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2806 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chloroform | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1017 | Other Violation | 7 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 7 | No |
| Contaminant 2049 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2806 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12720 | 0.004 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 10518 — Cross River
- 10590 — South Salem
- 10597 — Waccabuc
- 12720 — Bethel
- 12726 — Cochecton
- 12752 — Lake Huntington
- 12786 — White Lake
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Meadows at Cross River (NY5920685) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meadows at Cross River water safe to drink?
Meadows at Cross River has recorded 20 health-based violations 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 Meadows at Cross River serve?
Meadows at Cross River serves approximately 630 people across 7 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Meadows at Cross River 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:
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.
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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What You Can Do
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