ZIP Code 10560 Water Quality & Testing Report
North Salem, NY · Westchester County County · Updated for 2026
Compiled & verified by Sahajul Haque from official EPA SDWIS recordsIs Tap Water Safe to Drink in ZIP 10560 (North Salem, NY)?
Caution / Filtration Recommended: Tap water in ZIP code 10560 (North Salem, NY) has compliance concerns, earning an EPA Safety Grade of C (65/100) due to 20 health violation(s) and 1.1 ppb lead. While treated by Sunset Ridge Water District, residents are advised to use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified water filter for drinking and cooking.
Water Safety Grade
Fair — Some compliance concerns
Health Violations
20
Total Violations
33
Lead Risk
High
Contaminants
2
Active Water Quality Issues Detected
EPA records show 24 unresolved violations. Contact Sunset Ridge Water District for current status.
About Tap Water in ZIP Code 10560
Tap water in ZIP code 10560 (North Salem, NY) is distributed by Sunset Ridge Water District (EPA ID: NY5905657), serving approximately 625 residents. Based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance records, this system receives a water safety grade of C with a composite quality score of 65/100.
Water System
Sunset Ridge Water District
EPA ID: NY5905657
Water Source
Ground Water
Population Served
625 residents
County
Westchester County County, New York
Lead Levels in ZIP 10560
EPA action level: 15 ppb | Public health goal: 0 ppb
Lead Level: 1.1 ppb — Very Low
Lead exposure risk in 10560 is rated High. EPA models estimate a 56% exposure probability based on housing and infrastructure age.
EPA model estimate based on housing age and infrastructure
Water Hardness & Mineral Content
Grains per gallon (GPG) & Parts per million (PPM / mg/L)
Water in ZIP 10560 is Moderately Hard (78 mg/L / 4.6 GPG). It contains beneficial natural minerals like calcium and magnesium without causing heavy scale accumulation.
Grains per gallon
Parts per million CaCO3
Official EPA SDWIS Database Entry
Utility: Sunset Ridge Water District · PWSID: NY5905657
Violation History
Past 5 years — EPA SDWIS data
Sunset Ridge Water District has recorded 20 health-based violations out of 33 total violations over the past 5 years. 24 violations remain unresolved in EPA tracking records.
Regulatory compliance risk for this utility is rated Critical based on past reporting and enforcement records.
Contaminants Detected
Contaminants with health-based violations on record
EPA records identify 2 contaminants with health-based violations in the past 5 years: Chloroform, Contaminant 1017.
⚖ Enforcement Actions
Water Source & Environmental Factors
Ground Water
This system draws water from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through soil and rock, but can still contain naturally occurring minerals like arsenic, radium, or nitrates.
Lower potential
Estimated annual flood-related costs per property
% of household income spent on energy — indicator of older infrastructure
EPA Radon Zone 3 — lower radon potential, though the EPA still recommends testing all homes.
Water Quality Testing in ZIP 10560
Tap Water & Well Testing Recommendations
Residents in ZIP code 10560 served by Sunset Ridge Water District can test tap water or private well systems to verify water purity. Testing detects hidden contaminants before they impact family health.
Tap Water Testing Steps
- 1.Conduct a certified lead check if your home was constructed before 1986.
- 2.Use certified lab testing kits rather than uncalibrated test strips for regulated compliance.
- 3.Sample water from both your kitchen faucet and water heater to compare line purity.
Private Well Testing Steps
- •Test for Coliform bacteria and Nitrates annually.
- •Test for heavy metals, radon, and PFAS every 3 years.
- •Send samples to a state-certified drinking water laboratory recognized by New York State Department of Health.
🛡 What Should You Do? — ZIP 10560 Recommendations
Some compliance concerns — take precautions
- ⚠ Use a certified NSF/ANSI 53 filter for drinking and cooking water if you have young children
- ⚠ Never give unfiltered tap water to infants in formula — use certified bottled or filtered water
- ⚠ Request a copy of the Consumer Confidence Report to see what was detected and when
- ⚠ Call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline: 1-800-426-4791
Recommended Water Treatment Systems:
NSF 53 Lead Pitcher Filter
Specifically certified to reduce lead and copper at the tap.
NSF 58 Under-Sink RO System
Advanced filtration for PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, and organic chemicals.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 10560 Water Quality
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for ZIP code 10560 is compiled from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), EPA ECHO enforcement database, UCMR5 unregulated contaminant monitoring, and Consumer Confidence Reports filed by Sunset Ridge Water District. Safety scores are composite metrics derived from violation history, lead levels, enforcement actions, and infrastructure risk indicators. Data reflects a 5-year monitoring window. Last dataset update: 2024. View EPA source data →