Water Quality: Potsdam, NY
5 water systems • 8,607 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Potsdam is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 8,607 people, and has 138 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Potsdam's violation count is 17% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, TTHM.
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)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Potsdam
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POTSDAM VILLAGE | NY4404397 | Surface Water | 8,312 | 9 |
| POTSDAM WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 | NY4404399 | Groundwater | 220 | 10 |
| BOYDEN BROOK MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY | NY4410154 | Groundwater | 25 | 24 |
| GARDEN PLACE ESTATES | NY4430146 | Groundwater | 25 | 82 |
| SNELLS COMPLEX | NY4430200 | Groundwater | 25 | 13 |
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.