FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF

PWSID: NY5203324 · South Fallsburg, NY · Serves 7,850 people

Health Violations

FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF 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
7,850
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF (PWSID NY5203324) 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 7,850 people in South Fallsburg, 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 Gross Alpha, Dibutyl phthalate. Recorded violations span 2020–2024.

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)
NY5203324
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
South Fallsburg, NY
Population Served
7,850
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha 1 1
Dibutyl phthalate 1 1

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Dibutyl phthalate Yes Oct 1, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF water safe to drink?
FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF 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 FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF serve?
FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF serves 7,850 people in South Fallsburg, NY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF have?
FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF has 2 total violations on record spanning 2020–2024. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Gross Alpha, Dibutyl phthalate.

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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