Susquehanna County, New York — public water systems
At a glance
3 active public water systems are filed under Susquehanna County, New York in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 123 people served. The largest is Choconut Creek Apartments, which reports serving 50 people. 1 is a community water system serving people where they live; the other 2 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
3
Population served
123
Community systems
1
Groundwater share
100%
How does Susquehanna County compare with other New York counties?
Susquehanna County has the 63rd-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 123 people served in total, the 84th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 41 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 Susquehanna County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Susquehanna County's active systems draw on groundwater (3, 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, Choconut Creek Apartments, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Susquehanna County?
Susquehanna County's active systems break down as 1 community systems (33%) and 2 transient non-community systems (67%). 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. 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 (100%).
Water systems in Susquehanna County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choconut Creek Apartments | Susquehanna | 50 | Community | Groundwater |
| 2 | Oteyokwa Lake Club | Susquehanna | 48 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Priesthood Restoration Site | Susquehanna | 25 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
Susquehanna County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Susquehanna County, New York?
EPA's SDWIS records file 3 active public water systems under Susquehanna County, New York: 1 community systems (33%) and 2 transient non-community systems (67%).
Who supplies drinking water in Susquehanna County, NY?
The largest community water system filed under Susquehanna County is Choconut Creek Apartments (50 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Susquehanna County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 3 active public water systems in Susquehanna County, all draw mainly on groundwater and none on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Choconut Creek Apartments, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Susquehanna County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 1 community system is filed under Susquehanna County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Susquehanna County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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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, “Public water systems in Susquehanna County, New York”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/new-york/susquehanna (data as of October 1, 2026).