Water Quality: Downsville, NY
3 water systems • 860 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Downsville is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 860 people, and has 128 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Downsville's violation count is 8% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Disinfection Byproducts, Fecal Coliform, Stage 2 DBP.
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)
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
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)
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Downsville
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNSVILLE WATER DISTRICT | NY1200258 | Surface Water | 617 | 63 |
| COOKS FALLS WATER DISTRICT | NY1200253 | Groundwater | 150 | 58 |
| CORBETT COMMUNITY CORP. | NY1200254 | Groundwater | 93 | 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.