B79/100

FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,850 people · New York

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
NY5203324
Violations
6

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.90 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

3

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF

Is FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF water safe to drink?

FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF detected?

32 contaminants were tested in FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF have any EPA violations?

Yes, FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF serve?

FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF serves approximately 7,850 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Fallsburg (T).

What type of water does FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF provide?

FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NY5203324.

How does FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF compare to other utilities in New York?

FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF scores 79/100 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.

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