Water Quality: Port Henry, NY
2 water systems • 4,931 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Port Henry is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,931 people, and has 23 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. Port Henry's violation count is 81% below the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Mercury, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
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)
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 Port Henry
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORIAH WD | NY1500287 | Surface Water | 3,100 | 8 |
| PORT HENRY WD | NY1500290 | Surface Water | 1,831 | 15 |
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.