Water Quality: Gansevoort, NY
8 water systems • 12,833 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Gansevoort is served by 8 public water systems with a combined service population of 12,833 people, and has 483 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 52 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Gansevoort's violation count is 309% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Chlorine, Contaminant 1028, Fecal Coliform, Mercury.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
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 Gansevoort
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILTON WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY | NY4500186 | Surface Water | 9,490 | 47 |
| SARATOGA COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | NY4530222 | Surface Water | 1,525 | 4 |
| ROWLANDS HOLLOW SUBDIVISION | NY4500187 | Groundwater | 1,502 | 18 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE ESTATES - KINGSBURY | NY5701546 | Groundwater | 150 | 116 |
| HILLCREST COMMONS- FRT SECTION | NY4618789 | Groundwater | 64 | 29 |
| HILLCREST COMMONS-REAR SECTION | NY4630007 | Groundwater | 42 | 35 |
| PARK DANTOINE MHP | NY4501823 | Groundwater | 30 | 46 |
| GMV LLC | NY5701548 | Groundwater | 30 | 188 |
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.