Water Quality: Selkirk, NY
2 water systems • 112 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Selkirk is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 112 people, and has 728 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Selkirk's violation count is 517% above the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include PFOA.
Contaminants Found
Linked to kidney and testicular cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and reproductive harm.
Common source: Industrial manufacturing, non-stick cookware coatings, firefighting foam (AFFF)
EPA limit: 0.000000004 mg/L (4 parts per trillion) — EPA final rule 2024
Water Systems Serving Selkirk
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY ESTATES | NY1710676 | Groundwater | 66 | 657 |
| DEERFIELD ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK | NY1701511 | Groundwater | 46 | 71 |
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.