Public water system · NY0530078
ActiveMentz (T)
At a glance
Mentz (T) (PWSID NY0530078) is an active community water system in Cayuga County, New York. It reports serving 26 people through 37 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, 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
26
Service connections
37
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Mentz (T) compare with other water systems in Cayuga County?
By EPA's size categories, Mentz (T) is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Cayuga County has 88 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 702 people per system, and accounts for less than 0.1% 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 Mentz (T) 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. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 399 New York systems (4.9%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Mentz (T)?
EPA lists Mentz (T) 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 Mentz (T) 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 Mentz (T). For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Mentz (T): frequently asked questions
Who runs Mentz (T)?
Mentz (T) (PWSID NY0530078) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the NY state drinking water program.
How many people does Mentz (T) serve?
Mentz (T) reports serving 26 people through 37 service connections in Cayuga County, New York.
Where does Mentz (T) get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Mentz (T) have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Mentz (T)'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 Mentz (T)'s water quality report?
As a community water system, Mentz (T) 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, “Mentz (T), PWSID NY0530078, New York”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/new-york/mentz-t-ny0530078 (data as of October 1, 2026).