Yonkers Water Quality

New York

Health Violations

The tap water in Yonkers, New York is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 211,569 people. 1 health-based violation are on record, most recently for 0800 in 2015. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
211,569
Population Served
1
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Yonkers, New York is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 211,569 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 Yonkers shows 1 total violation across all 1 system, of which 1 is 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 0800. 5 TRI-reporting industrial facilityies 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
YONKERS CITY 211,569 1 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
0800 2015-05-01

TRI Facilities in Yonkers

Facility Total Releases
Electronic Devices Inc. 10.9K lbs
Graphite Metallizing Corp 1.3K lbs
Kimber Mfg Inc 10 lbs
Kimber Mfg Inc 1 lbs
American Sugar Refining Inc 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yonkers, New York water safe to drink?
Yonkers is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 211,569 people. 1 health-based violation 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 Yonkers have?
Yonkers water systems have a total of 1 violation on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 1 is health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Yonkers water?
Health-based violations for Yonkers water systems include the following contaminants: 0800. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Yonkers?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Yonkers, New York, collectively covering approximately 211,569 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Yonkers get its drinking water?
Yonkers's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. 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 Yonkers?
Yes, 5 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Yonkers, New York, reporting a combined 12.2K 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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