Water Quality: Hyde Park, NY
2 water systems • 208 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Hyde Park is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 208 people, and has 199 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 17 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Hyde Park's violation count is 69% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 1017, Contaminant 1028, Contaminant 2805, Contaminant 2806, Disinfection Byproducts.
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
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Hyde Park
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELEANOR NURSING CARE CENTER | NY1303212 | Groundwater | 190 | 104 |
| FRANTONI VILLAS | NY1303221 | Groundwater | 18 | 95 |
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.