Water System Report NY

Gardeau Water District

EPA ID: NY6000611 · 60 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Gardeau Water District shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 60 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

60
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$116K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$63,571
Median Household Income
1,875
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gardeau Water District serves a community with a median household income of $63,571 and an estimated 1,875 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% 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

Gardeau Water District'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Wyoming 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

69 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Gardeau Water District (EPA ID: NY6000611) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 60 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 14427 in Castile.

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 Gardeau Water District (NY6000611) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardeau Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Gardeau Water District serve?

Gardeau Water District serves approximately 60 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Gardeau Water District 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
28
Unknown Material
0
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 2005-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 60
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?
Gardeau 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 Gardeau Water District serve?
Gardeau Water District serves approximately 60 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Gardeau Water District's water source?
Gardeau Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gardeau Water District's service area?
The Gardeau Water District service area has a median household income of $63,571. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Gardeau Water District get its water?
Gardeau Water District'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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