Water Quality: Chester, NY
8 water systems • 7,876 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Chester is served by 8 public water systems with a combined service population of 7,876 people, and has 154 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 37 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Chester's violation count is 30% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 1017, Contaminant 1028, Disinfection Byproducts, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Chester
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTER VILLAGE | NY3503524 | Surface Water | 3,448 | 89 |
| LAKE HILL FARMS WATER DISTRICT | NY3505650 | Groundwater | 1,868 | 2 |
| SURREY MEADOW W.D. | NY3503582 | Groundwater | 784 | 1 |
| WALTON LAKE ESTATES W.D. | NY3503525 | Groundwater | 768 | 40 |
| SUGAR LOAF HILLS | NY3503576 | Groundwater | 591 | 0 |
| BELLVALE COMMUNITY | NY3503889 | Groundwater | 180 | 3 |
| FIELD CREST | NY3530191 | Surface Water | 147 | 0 |
| VALLEY MOBILE HOME PARK | NY2600973 | Groundwater | 90 | 19 |
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.