ESSEX WD

PWSID: NY1500278 · Essex, NY · Serves 350 people

Health Violations

ESSEX WD has 27 health-based violations out of 27 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
350
Total Violations
27
Health Violations
27
Source Type
Surface Water

ESSEX WD (PWSID NY1500278) 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 350 people in Essex, NY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New York drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 27 total violations, with 27 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Chlorine, Contaminant 1030. Recorded violations span 1994–2020.

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)
NY1500278
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Essex, NY
Population Served
350
Health Violations
Yes (27)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 23 23
Chlorine 3 3
Contaminant 1030 1 1

Violation History (27)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2019
Chlorine Yes Nov 15, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Chlorine Yes Mar 15, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2013
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2013
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2013
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2012
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2012
Chlorine Yes Jan 1, 2012
Contaminant 1030 Yes Jan 1, 1994

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ESSEX WD water safe to drink?
ESSEX WD has 27 health-based violations out of 27 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 ESSEX WD serve?
ESSEX WD serves 350 people in Essex, NY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ESSEX WD have?
ESSEX WD has 27 total violations on record spanning 1994–2020. 27 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ESSEX WD water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Chlorine, Contaminant 1030.

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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