B65/100
BINGHAMTON, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 47,600 people · New York
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY0301651
Violations
12
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
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 BINGHAMTON, CITY OF
Is BINGHAMTON, CITY OF water safe to drink?
BINGHAMTON, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (65/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BINGHAMTON, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in BINGHAMTON, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BINGHAMTON, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BINGHAMTON, CITY OF has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, TT, Other. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does BINGHAMTON, CITY OF serve?
BINGHAMTON, CITY OF serves approximately 47,600 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Binghamton (C).
What type of water does BINGHAMTON, CITY OF provide?
BINGHAMTON, CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NY0301651.
How does BINGHAMTON, CITY OF compare to other utilities in New York?
BINGHAMTON, CITY OF scores 65/100 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.