STAATSBURG WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: NY1302777 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Serves 1,164 people

Health Violations

STAATSBURG WATER SYSTEM has 23 health-based violations out of 23 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,164
Total Violations
23
Health Violations
23
Source Type
Surface Water

STAATSBURG WATER SYSTEM (PWSID NY1302777) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 1,164 people in Poughkeepsie, NY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New York drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 23 total violations, with 23 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 4 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Arsenic, Antimony, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 1993–1998.

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)
NY1302777
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY
Population Served
1,164
Health Violations
Yes (23)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 14 14
Antimony 4 4
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 4
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (23)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 1998
Antimony Yes Jun 1, 1998
Antimony Yes Jan 1, 1998
Antimony Yes Mar 1, 1997
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 1996
Arsenic Yes Nov 1, 1995
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 1995
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 1995
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 1995
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 1995
Antimony Yes Aug 1, 1994
Arsenic Yes Jun 1, 1994
Arsenic Yes May 1, 1994
Arsenic Yes Apr 1, 1994
Arsenic Yes Mar 1, 1994
Arsenic Yes Feb 1, 1994
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 1993
Arsenic Yes Nov 1, 1993
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 1993
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 1993
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 1993
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 1993
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 1993

Frequently Asked Questions

Is STAATSBURG WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
STAATSBURG WATER SYSTEM has 23 health-based violations out of 23 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does STAATSBURG WATER SYSTEM serve?
STAATSBURG WATER SYSTEM serves 1,164 people in Poughkeepsie, NY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does STAATSBURG WATER SYSTEM have?
STAATSBURG WATER SYSTEM has 23 total violations on record spanning 1993–1998. 23 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in STAATSBURG WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 4 contaminants. The most frequent: Arsenic, Antimony, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

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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