Water Quality: Gowanda, NY
2 water systems • 2,920 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Gowanda is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,920 people, and has 35 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 7 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Gowanda's violation count is 70% below the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Cadmium, Chlorine, Contaminant 2920, E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Kidney damage with long-term exposure; classified as a probable human carcinogen.
Common source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes, natural deposits, industrial waste, fertilizers
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
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)
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 Gowanda
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOWANDA VILLAGE | NY0400340 | Surface Water | 2,800 | 18 |
| SPRINGWOOD MOBILE VILLAGE | NY1410670 | Groundwater | 120 | 17 |
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.