Water Quality: Pleasantville, NY
3 water systems • 12,353 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Pleasantville is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 12,353 people, and has 29 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Pleasantville's violation count is 75% below the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 2805, Selenium.
Contaminants Found
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Pleasantville
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLEASANTVILLE WATER DISTRICT | NY5903455 | Surface Water | 9,550 | 17 |
| PACE UNIVERSITY | NY5907678 | Surface Water | 2,753 | 1 |
| CLOVE BRANCH APARTMENTS | NY1303217 | Groundwater | 50 | 11 |
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.