Water Quality: Martinsburg, NY
2 water systems • 610 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Martinsburg is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 610 people, and has 15 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 13 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Martinsburg's violation count is 87% below the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Mercury, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
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)
Water Systems Serving Martinsburg
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTINSBURG WATER DISTRICT | NY2402367 | Groundwater | 310 | 1 |
| GLENFIELD WATER DISTRICT | NY2402363 | Groundwater | 300 | 14 |
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.