Water Quality: Old Forge, NY
4 water systems • 2,134 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Old Forge is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,134 people, and has 410 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Old Forge's violation count is 247% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Old Forge
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD FORGE WATER DISTRICT | NY2102312 | Groundwater | 1,766 | 5 |
| THENDARA WATER DISTRICT | NY2102315 | Groundwater | 193 | 6 |
| HOLIDAY SHORES ESTATES | NY2108817 | Groundwater | 125 | 186 |
| HOLLYWOOD HILLS CONDO | NY2122025 | Groundwater | 50 | 213 |
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.