Van Buren County, New York — public water systems
At a glance
4 active public water systems are filed under Van Buren County, New York in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 2,921 people served. The largest is Timber Trails Rv Park, which reports serving 1,296 people.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
4
Population served
2.9K
Community systems
—
Groundwater share
100%
How does Van Buren County compare with other New York counties?
Van Buren County has the 59th-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 2,921 people served in total, the 60th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 730 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 Van Buren County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Van Buren County's active systems draw on groundwater (4, 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, Timber Trails Rv Park, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County's active systems break down as 4 transient non-community systems (100%). 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 Van Buren County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timber Trails Rv Park | Van Buren | 1,296 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 2 | Lake of the Woods Camp Glen Camp | Van Buren | 800 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Lake of the Woods Blue House | Van Buren | 800 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 4 | Hayloft | Van Buren | 25 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
Van Buren County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Van Buren County, New York?
EPA's SDWIS records file 4 active public water systems under Van Buren County, New York: 4 transient non-community systems (100%).
Does Van Buren County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 4 active public water systems in Van Buren County, all draw mainly on groundwater and none on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Timber Trails Rv Park, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Van Buren 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.
How can I check violations for a water system in Van Buren 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 Van Buren County, New York”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/new-york/van-buren (data as of October 1, 2026).