Public water system · NY2230132
ActiveOrleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12)
At a glance
Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12) (PWSID NY2230132) is an active community water system in Jefferson County, New York. It reports serving 690 people through 275 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
690
Service connections
275
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12) compare with other water systems in Jefferson County?
By EPA's size categories, Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12) is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Jefferson County has 157 active public water systems. Its population served is about 17% below the county average of 832 people per system, and accounts for 0.5% of the 130,600 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 Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12) 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 Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12)?
EPA lists Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12) 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. 46 of the 157 active systems in Jefferson County (29%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12) 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 Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12). For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12): frequently asked questions
Who runs Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12)?
Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12) (PWSID NY2230132) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the NY state drinking water program.
How many people does Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12) serve?
Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12) reports serving 690 people through 275 service connections in Jefferson County, New York.
Where does Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12) 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 Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12) have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12)'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 Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12)'s water quality report?
As a community water system, Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12) 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 Jefferson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Drum | Jefferson | 34,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Watertown City | Jefferson | 27,861 | Community | Surface water |
| Leray Town Wd 1, 2, 4 | Jefferson | 7,140 | Community | Groundwater |
| Carthage Village | Jefferson | 3,600 | Community | Surface water |
| Cape Vincent Town Wd 1 & 5 | Jefferson | 2,600 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Sackets Harbor Village | Jefferson | 2,200 | Community | Surface water |
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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, “Orleans Town Wd 2 (Rt 12), PWSID NY2230132, New York”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/new-york/orleans-town-wd-2-rt-12-ny2230132 (data as of October 1, 2026).