B73/100
ALTAMONT, VILLAGE — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,000 people · New York
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NY0100190
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.37 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2005.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ALTAMONT, VILLAGE
Is ALTAMONT, VILLAGE water safe to drink?
ALTAMONT, VILLAGE water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ALTAMONT, VILLAGE detected?
2 contaminants were tested in ALTAMONT, VILLAGE's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ALTAMONT, VILLAGE have any EPA violations?
Yes, ALTAMONT, VILLAGE has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2005. Violation types include MCL, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does ALTAMONT, VILLAGE serve?
ALTAMONT, VILLAGE serves approximately 2,000 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Altamont (V).
What type of water does ALTAMONT, VILLAGE provide?
ALTAMONT, VILLAGE sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NY0100190.
How does ALTAMONT, VILLAGE compare to other utilities in New York?
ALTAMONT, VILLAGE scores 73/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our New York state page for a full comparison of water systems.