Water Quality in 10001 — New York, NY

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS Last verified: March 16, 2026

Your Water System

ZIP code 10001 in New York, New York is served by NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM (EPA ID: NY7003493). This system provides water to approximately 8,271,000 people from surface water sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Home Safety Score: F (36/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk in your area.

Lead & Copper in Your Water

The EPA requires water systems to monitor lead and copper levels under the Lead and Copper Rule.

Radon Risk

Radon Zone 1 — High potential (Columbia County)

EPA recommends all homes in this area be tested for radon. Zone 1 indicates the highest radon potential (predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L).

Violation Summary

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for water systems serving this ZIP code:

Water Systems Serving This Area

What You Can Do

1. Review your annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — Your utility publishes this each July
2. Test your home’s water — Especially if you have older plumbing (pre-1986) that may contain lead
3. Stay informed — Bookmark this page to check for updates on your water quality

Other Water Quality Reports in New York

• 10550 (Mount Vernon)
• 10570 (Pleasantville) — 8 violations
• 10601 (White Plains) — 95 violations
• 10701 (Yonkers)
• 10801 (New Rochelle) — 30 violations
• 10940 (Middletown) — 914 violations
• 10949 (Monroe) — 285 violations
• 11020 (Great Neck)
• 11040 (New Hyde Park)
• 11050 (Port Washington) — 8 violations
• 11201 (Brooklyn) — 170 violations
• 11351 (Flushing) — 8 violations
• 11530 (Garden City) — 1 violation
• 11549 (Hempstead) — 1 violation
• 11735 (Farmingdale)
• 11801 (Hicksville)
• 12180 (Troy) — 24 violations
• 12201 (Albany) — 30 violations
• 12301 (Schenectady) — 218 violations
• 12550 (Newburgh) — 33 violations

Nearby Water Quality Reports

• 11201 (Brooklyn) — 4 mi — 170 violations
• 07032 (Kearny, NJ) — 8 mi — 6 violations
• 11351 (Flushing) — 9 mi — 8 violations
• 07017 (East Orange, NJ) — 11 mi — 133 violations
• 07011 (Clifton, NJ) — 12 mi — 11 violations

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM (NY7003493) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 10001 safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, the water system serving ZIP code 10001 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. However, individual home conditions (old pipes, well water) can affect quality.

Where does 10001’s water come from?

The primary water source for this area is surface water. NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves approximately 8,271,000 people.

How can I get my water tested?

Contact your local water utility for a free water quality report, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends testing annually if you use a private well.

Does 10001 have lead in the water?

Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP code 10001 shows a lead level of 0.01 mg/L, which is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Still, older homes with lead service lines or pre-1986 plumbing may have higher levels at individual taps.

What is the radon risk in 10001?

ZIP code 10001 (Columbia County) falls in EPA Radon Zone 1, indicating high radon potential. The EPA recommends all homes in Zone 1 areas be tested for radon. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate in homes and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.