Water Quality: Rushville, NY
2 water systems • 2,801 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Rushville is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,801 people, and has 26 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. Rushville's violation count is 78% below the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include TTHM.
Contaminants Found
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 Rushville
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSHVILLE VILLAGE | NY3401164 | Surface Water | 2,341 | 10 |
| MIDDLESEX WD | NY6101265 | Surface Water | 460 | 16 |
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.