Pike County, New York — public water systems

How does Pike County compare with other New York counties?

Pike County has the 58th-most active public water systems among the 100 counties listed for active New York systems in EPA records; among the 64 with 3 or more systems, the median has 94. Its systems report 3,265 people served in total, the 59th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 363 people, well below the New York average of 2,374. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.

Where does Pike County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Pike County's active systems draw on groundwater (9, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 91% and 8.5% across New York. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Lords Valley Mcdonalds, draws primarily on groundwater.

What kinds of water systems operate in Pike County?

Pike County's active systems break down as 2 non-transient non-community systems (22%) and 7 transient non-community systems (78%). A non-transient non-community water system regularly serves at least 25 of the same people for more than six months a year, but not where they live. Schools, factories, office buildings and hospitals with their own supply are typical examples. A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (89%) and public/private partnership (11%).