Water Quality: New City, NY
2 water systems • 188 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
New City is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 188 people, and has 48 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. New City's violation count is 59% below the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Contaminant 1028.
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)
Water Systems Serving New City
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVANS GATE SENIOR HOUSING | NY3530193 | Groundwater | 96 | 47 |
| LAKE LUCILLE PROP OWNERS ASSOC | NY4303660 | Groundwater | 92 | 1 |
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.