Water Quality: Kerhonkson, NY
3 water systems • 381 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Kerhonkson is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 381 people, and has 321 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Kerhonkson's violation count is 172% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, 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)
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 Kerhonkson
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON VALLEY RESORT & SPA | NY5507116 | Surface Water | 265 | 122 |
| HASBROUCK ESTATES MHP | NY5221877 | Groundwater | 66 | 20 |
| ZOLOTA OSIN INC | NY5503748 | Groundwater | 50 | 179 |
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.