ZIP Code 10914 Water Quality & Testing Report
Blooming Grove, NY · Orange County County · Updated for 2026
Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in ZIP 10914 (Blooming Grove, NY)?
Caution / Filtration Recommended: Tap water in ZIP code 10914 (Blooming Grove, NY) has compliance concerns, earning an EPA Safety Grade of D (40/100) due to 13 health violation(s) and 5.0 ppb lead. While treated by Mountain Lodge Park Developmen, residents are advised to use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified water filter for drinking and cooking.
Water Safety Grade
Poor — Multiple violations recorded
Health Violations
13
Total Violations
65
Lead Risk
Moderate
Contaminants
3
Active Water Quality Issues Detected
EPA records show 28 unresolved violations. Contact Mountain Lodge Park Developmen for current status.
About Tap Water in ZIP Code 10914
Tap water in ZIP code 10914 (Blooming Grove, NY) is distributed by Mountain Lodge Park Developmen (EPA ID: NY3503596), serving approximately 488 residents. Based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance records, this system receives a water safety grade of D with a composite quality score of 40/100.
Water System
Mountain Lodge Park Developmen
EPA ID: NY3503596
Water Source
Ground Water
Population Served
488 residents
County
Orange County County, New York
Lead Levels in ZIP 10914
EPA action level: 15 ppb | Public health goal: 0 ppb
Lead Level: 5.0 ppb — Very Low
Lead exposure risk in 10914 is rated Moderate. EPA models estimate a 45% 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 10914 is Moderately Hard (87 mg/L / 5.1 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: Mountain Lodge Park Developmen · PWSID: NY3503596
Violation History
Past 5 years — EPA SDWIS data
Mountain Lodge Park Developmen has recorded 13 health-based violations out of 65 total violations over the past 5 years. 28 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 3 contaminants with health-based violations in the past 5 years: Contaminant 1017, Contaminant 1032, Contaminant 1028.
⚖ 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.
Highest potential
Estimated annual flood-related costs per property
EPA Radon Zone 1 — highest potential for radon in indoor air. Homeowners should test their home for radon and consider mitigation if levels exceed 4 pCi/L.
Water Quality Testing in ZIP 10914
Tap Water & Well Testing Recommendations
Residents in ZIP code 10914 served by Mountain Lodge Park Developmen 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 10914 Recommendations
Serious water quality concerns — action recommended
- 🚨 Install a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 (reverse osmosis) filter immediately for drinking and cooking
- 🚨 Do not give unfiltered water to children, pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals
- 🚨 Contact Mountain Lodge Park Developmen to request the current violation status and corrective action plan
- 🚨 Report concerns to your state environmental agency or call the EPA hotline: 1-800-426-4791
- 🚨 Consider having your home's tap water independently tested by a certified lab
Recommended Water Treatment Systems:
NSF 53 Lead Pitcher Filter
Certified to remove lead. Recommended for immediate protection.
NSF 58 Under-Sink RO System
Reverse Osmosis system certified to remove PFAS, heavy metals, and viruses.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 10914 Water Quality
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for ZIP code 10914 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 Mountain Lodge Park Developmen. 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 →