Water Quality: Pittsfield, NY
2 water systems • 455 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Pittsfield is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 455 people, and has 234 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. Pittsfield's violation count is 98% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Lead.
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)
Causes neurological damage, developmental delays in children, and kidney damage in adults even at low exposure levels.
Common source: Old plumbing pipes, lead solder, brass fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Pittsfield
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARYBELL HOMES | NY1100641 | Groundwater | 355 | 209 |
| COUNTRY ACRES ESTATES, LLC | NY4110691 | Groundwater | 100 | 25 |
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.