New Rochelle Water Quality

New York

Health Violations

The tap water in New Rochelle, New York is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 6,035 people. 16 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2456 in 2022. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
6,035
Population Served
16
Total Violations
16
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in New Rochelle, New York is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 6,035 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 New Rochelle shows 16 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 16 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, 8000, 0800, 0200. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is 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
WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #3 6,000 11 Health
ST. JOSEPHS NOVITIATE(ABC CARE) 35 2 Health
WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #1 0 3 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 2022-07-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-04-01
2456 2022-04-01
2456 2022-04-01
2456 2022-04-01
2456 2022-01-01
2456 2022-01-01
2456 2021-10-01
2456 2021-10-01
8000 2021-07-01
8000 2021-07-01
0800 2019-05-01
0800 2018-11-01
0200 1993-06-30

TRI Facilities in New Rochelle

Facility Total Releases
Por Products LLC 3.5K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Rochelle, New York water safe to drink?
New Rochelle is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 6,035 people. 16 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 New Rochelle have?
New Rochelle water systems have a total of 16 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 16 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in New Rochelle water?
Health-based violations for New Rochelle water systems include the following contaminants: 2456, 8000, 0800, 0200. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve New Rochelle?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve New Rochelle, New York, collectively covering approximately 6,035 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does New Rochelle get its drinking water?
New Rochelle's water supply comes from 3 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 New Rochelle?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in New Rochelle, New York, reporting a combined 3.5K 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial