Mechanicville Water Quality

New York

Health Violations

The tap water in Mechanicville, New York is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 5,230 people. 21 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2456 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
5,230
Population Served
21
Total Violations
21
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Mechanicville, New York is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 5,230 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 Mechanicville shows 21 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 21 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 2456, 2950, 0300, 1040. 2 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
MECHANICVILLE CITY 5,200 19 Health
PARK AT SARATOGA NATIONAL 30 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
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2022-01-01
2950 2022-01-01
2456 2022-01-01
2456 2022-01-01
2950 2021-10-01
2950 2021-10-01
0300 2017-08-01
0300 2017-07-01
2456 2016-07-01
1040 2016-07-01
1040 2016-04-01

TRI Facilities in Mechanicville

Facility Total Releases
Polyset Co Inc 68.8K lbs
Cascades U.S. Holding Inc. 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mechanicville, New York water safe to drink?
Mechanicville is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 5,230 people. 21 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 Mechanicville have?
Mechanicville water systems have a total of 21 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 21 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Mechanicville water?
Health-based violations for Mechanicville water systems include the following contaminants: 2456, 2950, 0300, 1040. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Mechanicville?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Mechanicville, New York, collectively covering approximately 5,230 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Mechanicville get its drinking water?
Mechanicville's water supply comes from 2 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 Mechanicville?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Mechanicville, New York, reporting a combined 68.8K 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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