Water Quality: Peru, NY
2 water systems • 116 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Peru is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 116 people, and has 134 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. Peru's violation count is 14% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Mercury.
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)
Water Systems Serving Peru
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORMSBY MOBILE HOME PARK | NY0901534 | Groundwater | 76 | 114 |
| ADIRONDACK APARTMENTS | NY0921233 | Groundwater | 40 | 20 |
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.