Water System Report NY

Perry Center Water District

EPA ID: NY6000614 · 150 people served · 1 ZIP code

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Perry Center Water District stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 150 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

150
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$132K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$66,168
Median Household Income
6,396
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Perry Center Water District serves a community with a median household income of $66,168 and an estimated 6,396 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

Perry Center 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

126 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Perry Center Water District (EPA ID: NY6000614) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 150 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 14530 in Perry.

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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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 Perry Center Water District (NY6000614) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry Center Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Perry Center Water District serve?

Perry Center Water District serves approximately 150 people across 1 ZIP code in New York.

Where does Perry Center 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
0
Unknown Material
76
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: 150
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?
Perry Center 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 Perry Center Water District serve?
Perry Center Water District serves approximately 150 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Perry Center Water District's water source?
Perry Center 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 Perry Center Water District's service area?
The Perry Center Water District service area has a median household income of $66,168. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Perry Center Water District get its water?
Perry Center 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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