Water Quality: Sherburne, NY
6 water systems • 1,878 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Sherburne is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,878 people, and has 80 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 15 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Sherburne's violation count is 32% below the national average for New York. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Fecal Coliform, Selenium.
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)
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Sherburne
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERBURNE VILLAGE | NY0801747 | Groundwater | 1,531 | 1 |
| HANDSOME BROOK ESTATES | NY0800704 | Groundwater | 112 | 0 |
| VALLEY VIEW MHP | NY0800630 | Groundwater | 90 | 8 |
| PINE VILLAGE ESTATES MHP | NY3201459 | Groundwater | 72 | 34 |
| LITTLE JOHNS TRAILER PARK | NY0800623 | Groundwater | 43 | 4 |
| VALLEY VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK | NY2600974 | Groundwater | 30 | 33 |
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.