Water Quality: Schenectady, NY
2 water systems • 61,876 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Schenectady is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 61,876 people, and has 218 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 7 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Schenectady's violation count is 85% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine.
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)
Water Systems Serving Schenectady
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS | NY4600070 | Groundwater | 61,821 | 53 |
| GREEN ACRES MHP | NY0101544 | Groundwater | 55 | 165 |
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.