Water Quality: Shelter Island, NY
1 water system • 100 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Shelter Island is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 100 people, and has 4 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Shelter Island's violation count is 97% below the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 1032, Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Shelter Island
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST NECK WATER DISTRICT | NY5110623 | Groundwater | 100 | 4 |
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.