Public water system · NY3100585
ActiveWheatfield Wd
At a glance
Wheatfield Wd (PWSID NY3100585) is an active community water system in Niagara County, New York. It reports serving 18,117 people through 6,358 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
18,117
Service connections
6,358
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Wheatfield Wd compare with other water systems in Niagara County?
By EPA's size categories, Wheatfield Wd is a large system (10,001 to 100,000 people). Niagara County has 21 active public water systems, and Wheatfield Wd is the 5th-largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 70% above the county average of 10,651 people per system, and accounts for 8.1% of the 223,670 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 Wheatfield Wd is about 170% above 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 Wheatfield Wd?
EPA lists Wheatfield Wd 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. 21 of the 21 active systems in Niagara County (100%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Wheatfield Wd 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 Wheatfield Wd. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Wheatfield Wd: frequently asked questions
Who runs Wheatfield Wd?
Wheatfield Wd (PWSID NY3100585) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the NY state drinking water program.
How many people does Wheatfield Wd serve?
Wheatfield Wd reports serving 18,117 people through 6,358 service connections in Niagara County, New York.
Where does Wheatfield Wd 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 Wheatfield Wd have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Wheatfield Wd'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 Wheatfield Wd's water quality report?
As a community water system, Wheatfield Wd 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 Niagara County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls Water Board | Niagara | 50,193 | Community | Surface water |
| North Tonawanda City | Niagara | 31,568 | Community | Surface water |
| Lockport City WTP | Niagara | 21,165 | Community | Surface water |
| Lockport Town Wds | Niagara | 21,105 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lewiston Water Improvementarea | Niagara | 16,257 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Newfane Town Wds | Niagara | 9,304 | 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, “Wheatfield Wd, PWSID NY3100585, New York”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/new-york/wheatfield-wd-ny3100585 (data as of October 1, 2026).