Water Quality: Fishkill, NY
15 water systems • 17,375 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Fishkill is served by 15 public water systems with a combined service population of 17,375 people, and has 385 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 27 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Fishkill's violation count is 226% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Chromium, Contaminant 1017, Contaminant 1032, Disinfection Byproducts.
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)
Hexavalent chromium (Cr-VI) is a known human carcinogen linked to lung and stomach cancers.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, industrial pollution, electroplating discharge
EPA limit: 0.1 mg/L total chromium
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)
Water Systems Serving Fishkill
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FISHKILL VILLAGE | NY1302765 | Groundwater | 4,101 | 155 |
| BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT | NY1302766 | Surface Water | 3,788 | 5 |
| ROMBOUT WATER DISTRICT | NY1319167 | Surface Water | 3,000 | 0 |
| GLENHAM WATER DISTRICT | NY1305651 | Groundwater | 2,246 | 0 |
| MERRITT PARK WD, FISHKILL TOWN | NY1330656 | Groundwater | 1,300 | 0 |
| BEACON HILLS WATER DISTRICT | NY1310806 | Groundwater | 999 | 1 |
| PINE GROVE MOBILE HOME PARK | NY3501320 | Groundwater | 340 | 168 |
| TUXEDO HEIGHTS CONDO ASSOC. | NY3510560 | Groundwater | 300 | 10 |
| BLOOMERSIDE WATER SUPPLY | NY5903448 | Groundwater | 300 | 1 |
| HOLIDAY MOBILE PARK INC. | NY3501326 | Groundwater | 250 | 32 |
| COUNTRY COMMON APARTMENTS | NY1321942 | Groundwater | 200 | 5 |
| CROMWELL HILL COMMONS | NY3520965 | Groundwater | 179 | 0 |
| BRITTANY TERRACE | NY3501332 | Groundwater | 169 | 8 |
| BLODGETT WATER DISTRICT | NY1330222 | Groundwater | 149 | 0 |
| MEADOWBROOK FARM | NY3930002 | Groundwater | 54 | 0 |
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.