Water Quality: Indian Lake, NY
2 water systems • 1,300 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Indian Lake is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,300 people, and has 32 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 31 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Indian Lake's violation count is 73% below the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Contaminant 1022, Fecal Coliform, Mercury, TTHM.
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)
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)
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)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Indian Lake
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN LAKE WD | NY2000126 | Groundwater | 900 | 7 |
| BLUE MT LAKE WD | NY2000135 | Surface Water | 400 | 25 |
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.