PORT EWEN WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: NY5503382 · Port Ewen, NY · Serves 4,500 people

Health Violations

PORT EWEN WATER DISTRICT has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,500
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Surface Water

PORT EWEN WATER DISTRICT (PWSID NY5503382) 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 4,500 people in Port Ewen, NY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New York drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2017–2018.

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)
NY5503382
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Port Ewen, NY
Population Served
4,500
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 5 5

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PORT EWEN WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
PORT EWEN WATER DISTRICT has 5 health-based violations out of 5 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 PORT EWEN WATER DISTRICT serve?
PORT EWEN WATER DISTRICT serves 4,500 people in Port Ewen, NY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does PORT EWEN WATER DISTRICT have?
PORT EWEN WATER DISTRICT has 5 total violations on record spanning 2017–2018. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in PORT EWEN WATER DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: 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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