CHATHAM VILLAGE

PWSID: NY1000234 · Chatham, NY · Serves 2,156 people

Health Violations

CHATHAM VILLAGE has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,156
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

CHATHAM VILLAGE (PWSID NY1000234) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,156 people in Chatham, NY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New York drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Chlorine, Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 1996–2006.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the New York state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
NY1000234
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Chatham, NY
Population Served
2,156
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Chlorine 1 1
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Chlorine Yes Jan 1, 2006
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Mar 1, 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHATHAM VILLAGE water safe to drink?
CHATHAM VILLAGE has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does CHATHAM VILLAGE serve?
CHATHAM VILLAGE serves 2,156 people in Chatham, NY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CHATHAM VILLAGE have?
CHATHAM VILLAGE has 2 total violations on record spanning 1996–2006. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CHATHAM VILLAGE water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Chlorine, Combined Radium 226/228.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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