F15/100
COLLINS/GOWANDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,512 people · New York
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NY1415379
Violations
18
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 2018.
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 COLLINS/GOWANDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Is COLLINS/GOWANDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY water safe to drink?
COLLINS/GOWANDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY water receives a grade of F (15/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 18 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has COLLINS/GOWANDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY detected?
31 contaminants were tested in COLLINS/GOWANDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does COLLINS/GOWANDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, COLLINS/GOWANDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 16 are health-based violations.
How many people does COLLINS/GOWANDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY serve?
COLLINS/GOWANDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY serves approximately 1,512 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Collins, N.Y. (T).
What type of water does COLLINS/GOWANDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY provide?
COLLINS/GOWANDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NY1415379.
How does COLLINS/GOWANDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY compare to other utilities in New York?
COLLINS/GOWANDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY scores 15/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New York state page for a full comparison of water systems.