Water Quality: Herkimer, NY
3 water systems • 8,822 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Herkimer is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 8,822 people, and has 145 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 24 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Herkimer's violation count is 23% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
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 Herkimer
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERKIMER VILLAGE | NY2102306 | Surface Water | 7,606 | 142 |
| EAST HERKIMER WATER DISTRICT | NY2102300 | Surface Water | 1,024 | 3 |
| HERKIMER WD #3 (HIGHLAND-STEUBEN) | NY2130074 | Surface Water | 192 | 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.