Water Quality: Machias, NY
1 water system • 700 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Machias is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 700 people, and has 164 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. Machias's violation count is 39% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Fecal Coliform, Selenium.
Contaminants Found
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)
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 Machias
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MACHIAS TOWN WATER DISTRICT | NY0400344 | Groundwater | 700 | 164 |
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.