F0/100
GLENS FALLS CITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 14,000 people · New York
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY5600104
Violations
64
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
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 GLENS FALLS CITY
Is GLENS FALLS CITY water safe to drink?
GLENS FALLS CITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 64 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has GLENS FALLS CITY detected?
69 contaminants were tested in GLENS FALLS CITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does GLENS FALLS CITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, GLENS FALLS CITY has 64 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 17 are health-based violations.
How many people does GLENS FALLS CITY serve?
GLENS FALLS CITY serves approximately 14,000 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Glens Falls (C).
What type of water does GLENS FALLS CITY provide?
GLENS FALLS CITY sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NY5600104.
How does GLENS FALLS CITY compare to other utilities in New York?
GLENS FALLS CITY scores 0/100 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.