Public water system · NY3630044
ActiveRidgeway A W.D.
At a glance
Ridgeway A W.D. (PWSID NY3630044) is an active community water system in Orleans County, New York. It reports serving 75 people through 25 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
75
Service connections
25
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Ridgeway A W.D. compare with other water systems in Orleans County?
By EPA's size categories, Ridgeway A W.D. is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Orleans County has 23 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 24,536 people per system, and accounts for less than 0.1% of the 564,323 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 Ridgeway A W.D. 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 Ridgeway A W.D.?
EPA lists Ridgeway A W.D. 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. 19 of the 23 active systems in Orleans County (83%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Ridgeway A W.D. 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 Ridgeway A W.D.. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Ridgeway A W.D.: frequently asked questions
Who runs Ridgeway A W.D.?
Ridgeway A W.D. (PWSID NY3630044) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the NY state drinking water program.
How many people does Ridgeway A W.D. serve?
Ridgeway A W.D. reports serving 75 people through 25 service connections in Orleans County, New York.
Where does Ridgeway A W.D. 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 Ridgeway A W.D. have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Ridgeway A W.D.'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 Ridgeway A W.D.'s water quality report?
As a community water system, Ridgeway A W.D. 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 Orleans County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcwa | Orleans + 1 more | 525,262 | Community | Surface water |
| Medina Village | Orleans | 6,500 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Albion Village | Orleans | 6,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Mcwa Kendall Water District | Orleans | 3,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Carlton Water District | Orleans | 2,800 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Albion Town | Orleans | 2,725 | Community | Purchased 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, “Ridgeway A W.D., PWSID NY3630044, New York”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/new-york/ridgeway-a-w-d-ny3630044 (data as of October 1, 2026).