B73/100
BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,788 people · New York
Water Source
Groundwater Under Influence of Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY1302766
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.009 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.008 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2012.
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 BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT
Is BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 34 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT detected?
34 contaminants were tested in BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT serve?
BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 3,788 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Fishkill (T).
What type of water does BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT provide?
BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater under influence of surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NY1302766.
How does BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in New York?
BRINKERHOFF WATER DISTRICT 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.