B76/100
FULTON CITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 16,600 people · New York
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY3704355
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 4.90 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
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 FULTON CITY
Is FULTON CITY water safe to drink?
FULTON CITY water receives a grade of B (76/100), which is considered good. Out of 70 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FULTON CITY detected?
70 contaminants were tested in FULTON CITY's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FULTON CITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, FULTON CITY has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does FULTON CITY serve?
FULTON CITY serves approximately 16,600 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Fulton (C).
What type of water does FULTON CITY provide?
FULTON CITY 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 NY3704355.
How does FULTON CITY compare to other utilities in New York?
FULTON CITY scores 76/100 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.