Water System Report NY

Old Post Road Water District

EPA ID: NY5930061 · 1,500 people served · 9 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Old Post Road Water District recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 1,500 people.

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

1,500
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$629K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 10 (2023) to 18 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Old Post Road Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$121,450
Median Household Income
85,500
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Old Post Road Water District serves a community with a median household income of $121,450 and an estimated 85,500 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% 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

Old Post Road 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
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

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 91% 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. 3 detections 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New York

Mount Ebo Ws
1,500 people
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Middleburgh Village
1,500 people
C 8 violations
Millbrook Village
1,500 people
D 2 violations
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,067
Radon Mitigation $933
Water Filtration $133
PFAS Treatment $67
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 $2,200 (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

Old Post Road Water District (EPA ID: NY5930061) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 8 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Old Post Road Water District (NY5930061) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Post Road Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Old Post Road Water District serve?

Old Post Road Water District serves approximately 1,500 people across 9 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Old Post Road 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
69
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: 1,500
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?
Old Post Road Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Old Post Road Water District serve?
Old Post Road Water District serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Old Post Road Water District's water source?
Old Post Road Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Old Post Road Water District's service area?
The Old Post Road Water District service area has a median household income of $121,450. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Old Post Road Water District get its water?
Old Post Road 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.
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