JEFFERSON WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: NY4700095 · Jefferson, NY · Serves 300 people

Health Violations

JEFFERSON WATER DISTRICT has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
300
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

JEFFERSON WATER DISTRICT (PWSID NY4700095) 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 300 people in Jefferson, NY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New York drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2002–2002.

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)
NY4700095
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Jefferson, NY
Population Served
300
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

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

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 1, 2002

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JEFFERSON WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
JEFFERSON WATER DISTRICT has 1 health-based violation out of 1 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 JEFFERSON WATER DISTRICT serve?
JEFFERSON WATER DISTRICT serves 300 people in Jefferson, NY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does JEFFERSON WATER DISTRICT have?
JEFFERSON WATER DISTRICT has 1 total violation on record spanning 2002–2002. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in JEFFERSON WATER DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: 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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