Water Quality: Chestertown, NY
4 water systems • 1,330 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Chestertown is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,330 people, and has 526 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 31 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Chestertown's violation count is 346% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Contaminant 1022, Fecal Coliform, Mercury.
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)
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Damages kidneys and the central nervous system; causes developmental harm to fetuses and infants.
Common source: Natural deposits, industrial discharges, landfill runoff
EPA limit: 0.002 mg/L (2 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Chestertown
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTERTOWN WATER DISTRICT | NY5600102 | Groundwater | 750 | 12 |
| POTTERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT | NY5600110 | Groundwater | 300 | 47 |
| GREEN MANSIONS HOA TENNIS & SWIM | NY5621317 | Groundwater | 180 | 16 |
| EVERGREEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. | NY5630037 | Groundwater | 100 | 451 |
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.