Public water system · NY0501731
ActiveGenoa-King Ferry Wd
At a glance
Genoa-King Ferry Wd (PWSID NY0501731) is an active community water system in Cayuga County, New York. It reports serving 900 people through 250 service connections. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
900
Service connections
250
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Genoa-King Ferry Wd compare with other water systems in Cayuga County?
By EPA's size categories, Genoa-King Ferry Wd is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Cayuga County has 88 active public water systems. Its population served is about 28% above the county average of 702 people per system, and accounts for 1.5% of the 61,743 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across New York, the 8,167 active systems average 2,374 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Genoa-King Ferry Wd is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. New York has 2,281 active community water systems, 28% of the state's 8,167 active systems. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 7,096 New York systems (87%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Genoa-King Ferry Wd?
EPA lists Genoa-King Ferry Wd as owned by a local government. The NY state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 26 of the 88 active systems in Cayuga County (30%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Genoa-King Ferry Wd have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Genoa-King Ferry Wd. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Genoa-King Ferry Wd: frequently asked questions
Who runs Genoa-King Ferry Wd?
Genoa-King Ferry Wd (PWSID NY0501731) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the NY state drinking water program.
How many people does Genoa-King Ferry Wd serve?
Genoa-King Ferry Wd reports serving 900 people through 250 service connections in Cayuga County, New York.
Where does Genoa-King Ferry Wd get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does Genoa-King Ferry Wd have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Genoa-King Ferry Wd's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the NY state drinking water program.
Where can I find Genoa-King Ferry Wd's water quality report?
As a community water system, Genoa-King Ferry Wd must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Cayuga County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | Cayuga | 27,179 | Community | Surface water |
| Sterling Renaissance Festival | Cayuga | 3,523 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Owasco Water District | Cayuga | 3,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Weedsport Village | Cayuga | 2,300 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Union Springs Village | Cayuga | 2,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Moravia Village | Cayuga | 1,950 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Genoa-King Ferry Wd, PWSID NY0501731, New York”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/new-york/genoa-king-ferry-wd-ny0501731 (data as of October 1, 2026).