Water Quality: Bloomingburg, NY
2 water systems • 920 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Bloomingburg is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 920 people, and has 8 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Bloomingburg's violation count is 93% below the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Bloomingburg
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLOOMINGBURG WATER TRANSPORTATION CO | NY5230189 | Groundwater | 872 | 1 |
| GODFREY MEADOWS SENIOR HOUSING | NY5230098 | Groundwater | 48 | 7 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.