Water Quality: Glens Falls, NY
6 water systems • 66,073 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Glens Falls is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 66,073 people, and has 1,091 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 21 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Glens Falls's violation count is 824% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Contaminant 1017, Disinfection Byproducts, Endrin, Fecal Coliform.
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)
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)
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
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Glens Falls
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TROY CITY PWS | NY4100050 | Surface Water | 51,401 | 18 |
| GLENS FALLS CITY | NY5600104 | Surface Water | 14,000 | 8 |
| KAYADEROSS ACRES | NY4510771 | Surface Water | 450 | 243 |
| TOP OF THE WORLD | NY5621848 | Groundwater | 132 | 595 |
| BALSAM CREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOC | NY5630038 | Groundwater | 50 | 4 |
| WHITE PINES SOUTH | NY4501821 | Groundwater | 40 | 223 |
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.