A87/100
ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 10,287 people · New York
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY1420549
Violations
10
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 2020.
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 ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1
Is ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 water safe to drink?
ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. 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 ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 detected?
69 contaminants were tested in ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 have any EPA violations?
Yes, ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include Other, MON, MR.
How many people does ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 serve?
ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 serves approximately 10,287 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Elma (T).
What type of water does ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 provide?
ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 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 NY1420549.
How does ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 compare to other utilities in New York?
ELMA WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 scores 87/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our New York state page for a full comparison of water systems.