Amsterdam Water Quality

New York

Health Violations

The tap water in Amsterdam, New York is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 24,845 people. 25 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 1920 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

6
Water Systems
24,845
Population Served
25
Total Violations
25
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Amsterdam, New York is delivered through 6 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 24,845 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Amsterdam shows 25 total violations across all 6 systems, of which 25 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 1920, 5200, 2950, 5000, 8000 and 2 others. 3 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the New York drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
AMSTERDAM (C) 20,700 3 Health
AMSTERDAM (T) 3,000 11 Health
FLORIDA (T) WATER DISTRICT 432 9 Health
PARADISE PINES MHP 350 0 Clean
CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHAB AND NURSING 330 0 Clean
REGENCY ESTATES 33 2 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
1920 2025-01-01
1920 2025-01-01
5200 2024-10-17
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2022-07-01
2950 2022-07-01
2950 2022-04-01
2950 2022-04-01
2950 2022-04-01
2950 2022-04-01
5000 2022-04-01
2950 2022-01-01
2950 2022-01-01
2950 2021-10-01
8000 2021-10-01
2950 2021-10-01
2950 2021-07-01
2950 2021-07-01
2950 2021-04-01
2950 2021-04-01
2950 2021-01-01
2950 2018-10-01
1017 2016-01-01
0400 2009-12-11

TRI Facilities in Amsterdam

Facility Total Releases
Amsterdam Printing & Litho 5.7K lbs
The Gund Co 10 lbs
Beechnut Nutrition 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amsterdam, New York water safe to drink?
Amsterdam is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 24,845 people. 25 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Amsterdam have?
Amsterdam water systems have a total of 25 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 25 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Amsterdam water?
Health-based violations for Amsterdam water systems include the following contaminants: 1920, 5200, 2950, 5000, 8000 and 2 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Amsterdam?
6 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Amsterdam, New York, collectively covering approximately 24,845 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Amsterdam get its drinking water?
Amsterdam's water supply comes from 6 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Amsterdam?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Amsterdam, New York, reporting a combined 5.7K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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