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DEWITT WDS - SOUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 16,200 people · New York

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY3304343
Violations
18

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 DEWITT WDS - SOUTH

Is DEWITT WDS - SOUTH water safe to drink?

DEWITT WDS - SOUTH water receives a grade of C (55/100), which is considered fair. 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 DEWITT WDS - SOUTH detected?

69 contaminants were tested in DEWITT WDS - SOUTH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does DEWITT WDS - SOUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, DEWITT WDS - SOUTH has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 6 are health-based violations.

How many people does DEWITT WDS - SOUTH serve?

DEWITT WDS - SOUTH serves approximately 16,200 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: De Witt (T).

What type of water does DEWITT WDS - SOUTH provide?

DEWITT WDS - SOUTH sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NY3304343.

How does DEWITT WDS - SOUTH compare to other utilities in New York?

DEWITT WDS - SOUTH scores 55/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our New York state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

De Witt (T)