Public water system · NY4998097
ActiveSouth Pre-Emption Water District
At a glance
South Pre-Emption Water District (PWSID NY4998097) is an active community water system in Seneca County, New York. It reports serving 30 people through 8 service connections. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
30
Service connections
8
Primary source
—
Not reported
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does South Pre-Emption Water District compare with other water systems in Seneca County?
By EPA's size categories, South Pre-Emption Water District is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Seneca County has 87 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 319 people per system, and accounts for 0.1% of the 27,760 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 South Pre-Emption Water District 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.
Who owns and regulates South Pre-Emption Water District?
EPA lists South Pre-Emption Water District 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. 24 of the 87 active systems in Seneca County (28%) are also owned by a local government.
Does South Pre-Emption Water District 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 South Pre-Emption Water District. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
South Pre-Emption Water District: frequently asked questions
Who runs South Pre-Emption Water District?
South Pre-Emption Water District (PWSID NY4998097) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the NY state drinking water program.
How many people does South Pre-Emption Water District serve?
South Pre-Emption Water District reports serving 30 people through 8 service connections in Seneca County, New York.
Does South Pre-Emption Water District have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is South Pre-Emption Water District'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 South Pre-Emption Water District's water quality report?
As a community water system, South Pre-Emption Water District 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 Seneca County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Falls | Seneca | 9,400 | Community | Surface water |
| Waterloo Village | Seneca | 7,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Seneca County Water District #1 | Seneca | 1,820 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Border City Water District | Seneca | 1,600 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Ovid Village | Seneca | 990 | Community | Surface water |
| Interlaken Village | Seneca | 650 | 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, “South Pre-Emption Water District, PWSID NY4998097, New York”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/new-york/south-pre-emption-water-district-ny4998097 (data as of October 1, 2026).