New York Water Quality

New York

Health Violations

The tap water in New York, New York is served by 15 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 2,517 people. 17 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

15
Water Systems
2,517
Population Served
17
Total Violations
17
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in New York, New York is delivered through 15 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 2,517 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 York shows 17 total violations across all 15 systems, of which 17 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 5200, 2950, 2805, 0700, 2456 and 1 others. 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
SUBURBANS COMMUNITY MHP 655 2 Health
HIGH-TOR PROPERTIES 300 1 Health
ELDORADO ESTATES 264 0 Clean
BEDROCK COUNTRY SQUIRE 240 1 Health
DOGWOOD ACRES 181 0 Clean
HEDGEROW HOLLOW 147 0 Clean
REGENCY MHP - REGENCY ESTATES, LLC 128 0 Clean
SHADY ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 117 0 Clean
HUNTING LODGE APARTMENTS 115 1 Health
DEER RUN SUPPLY 84 1 Health
UPCOUNTRY MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY 65 0 Clean
CYPRESS COVE MHP 60 0 Clean
MAPLE CORNER 56 9 Health
CREEKS EDGE MHP 55 0 Clean
PLEASANT VALLEY MEADOWS 50 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
5200 2025-02-01
2950 2025-01-01
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
2805 2024-05-20
2805 2024-05-20
0700 2022-10-12
0700 2022-10-12
2950 2019-04-01
2456 2019-04-01
2263 2019-01-01
2950 2019-01-01
2456 2019-01-01
2950 2018-10-01
2456 2018-10-01
2950 2018-07-01
2456 2018-07-01

TRI Facilities in New York

Facility Total Releases
Magic Novelty Co Inc 10 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New York, New York water safe to drink?
New York is served by 15 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 2,517 people. 17 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 York have?
New York water systems have a total of 17 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 17 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in New York water?
Health-based violations for New York water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 2950, 2805, 0700, 2456 and 1 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve New York?
15 EPA-regulated community water systems serve New York, New York, collectively covering approximately 2,517 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does New York get its drinking water?
New York's water supply comes from 15 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 York?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in New York, New York, reporting a combined 10 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