WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #3

PWSID: NY5903482 · New Rochelle, NY · Serves 6,000 people

Health Violations

WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #3 has 11 health-based violations out of 11 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
6,000
Total Violations
11
Health Violations
11
Source Type
Surface Water

WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #3 (PWSID NY5903482) 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 6,000 people in New Rochelle, NY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New York drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 11 total violations, with 11 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2021–2022.

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)
NY5903482
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
New Rochelle, NY
Population Served
6,000
Health Violations
Yes (11)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 11 11

Violation History (11)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #3 water safe to drink?
WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #3 has 11 health-based violations out of 11 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 WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #3 serve?
WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #3 serves 6,000 people in New Rochelle, NY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #3 have?
WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #3 has 11 total violations on record spanning 2021–2022. 11 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #3 water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

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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