GLENS FALLS CITY

PWSID: NY5600104 · Glens Falls, NY · Serves 14,000 people

Health Violations

GLENS FALLS CITY 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
14,000
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

GLENS FALLS CITY (PWSID NY5600104) 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 14,000 people in Glens Falls, 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 Arsenic. Recorded violations span 1993–1993.

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)
NY5600104
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Glens Falls, NY
Population Served
14,000
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 1993

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GLENS FALLS CITY water safe to drink?
GLENS FALLS CITY 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 surface water water as its source.
How many people does GLENS FALLS CITY serve?
GLENS FALLS CITY serves 14,000 people in Glens Falls, NY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does GLENS FALLS CITY have?
GLENS FALLS CITY has 1 total violation on record spanning 1993–1993. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in GLENS FALLS CITY water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Arsenic.

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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