Water Quality: Fort Edward, NY
3 water systems • 4,880 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Fort Edward is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,880 people, and has 38 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. Fort Edward's violation count is 68% below the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli.
Contaminants Found
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 Fort Edward
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT EDWARD VILLAGE | NY5700119 | Surface Water | 3,300 | 25 |
| FORT EDWARD WD #1 (QBY/HF) | NY5730027 | Surface Water | 1,500 | 9 |
| FORT EDWARD WD #2 (FT EDWARD V) | NY5730110 | Surface Water | 80 | 4 |
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.