B72/100
BIG FLATS WATER DISTRICT 5 — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,489 people · New York
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NY0701011
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
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 BIG FLATS WATER DISTRICT 5
Is BIG FLATS WATER DISTRICT 5 water safe to drink?
BIG FLATS WATER DISTRICT 5 water receives a grade of B (72/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BIG FLATS WATER DISTRICT 5 detected?
31 contaminants were tested in BIG FLATS WATER DISTRICT 5's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BIG FLATS WATER DISTRICT 5 have any EPA violations?
Yes, BIG FLATS WATER DISTRICT 5 has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MR, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does BIG FLATS WATER DISTRICT 5 serve?
BIG FLATS WATER DISTRICT 5 serves approximately 8,489 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Big Flats (T).
What type of water does BIG FLATS WATER DISTRICT 5 provide?
BIG FLATS WATER DISTRICT 5 sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NY0701011.
How does BIG FLATS WATER DISTRICT 5 compare to other utilities in New York?
BIG FLATS WATER DISTRICT 5 scores 72/100 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.