Water Quality: Pittsford, NJ
2 water systems • 410 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Pittsford is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 410 people, and has 64 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 8 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Pittsford's violation count is roughly in line with the national average for New Jersey. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, HAA5.
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
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Pittsford
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELILAH TERRACE MHP | NJ0119001 | Groundwater | 210 | 21 |
| STONEY FIELD MOBILE HOME PARK | NJ0108009 | Groundwater | 200 | 43 |
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.