Ossining Water Quality

New York

Health Violations

The tap water in Ossining, New York is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 30,130 people. 10 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2806 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
30,130
Population Served
10
Total Violations
10
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Ossining, New York is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 30,130 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 Ossining shows 10 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 10 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 2806, 0700, 0800, 4010, 0300. 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
OSSINING WATER DEPARTMENT 30,000 1 Health
SUNSHINE CHILDRENS HOME & REHAB CENTER 130 9 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
2806 2024-10-01
0700 2024-01-01
0700 2024-01-01
0700 2024-01-01
2806 2023-01-01
2806 2022-10-01
2806 2022-07-01
0800 2016-01-01
4010 2015-10-01
0300 2004-12-15

TRI Facilities in Ossining

Facility Total Releases
Metallized Carbon Corp 49.5K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ossining, New York water safe to drink?
Ossining is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 30,130 people. 10 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 Ossining have?
Ossining water systems have a total of 10 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 10 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Ossining water?
Health-based violations for Ossining water systems include the following contaminants: 2806, 0700, 0800, 4010, 0300. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Ossining?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Ossining, New York, collectively covering approximately 30,130 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Ossining get its drinking water?
Ossining'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 Ossining?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Ossining, New York, reporting a combined 49.5K 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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