D28/100
GLOVERSVILLE (C) WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 17,991 people · New York
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY1700018
Violations
61
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.008 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2012.
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 GLOVERSVILLE (C) WATER WORKS
Is GLOVERSVILLE (C) WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
GLOVERSVILLE (C) WATER WORKS water receives a grade of D (28/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 61 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has GLOVERSVILLE (C) WATER WORKS detected?
69 contaminants were tested in GLOVERSVILLE (C) WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GLOVERSVILLE (C) WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, GLOVERSVILLE (C) WATER WORKS has 61 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include MR, TT, Other. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does GLOVERSVILLE (C) WATER WORKS serve?
GLOVERSVILLE (C) WATER WORKS serves approximately 17,991 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Gloversville (C).
What type of water does GLOVERSVILLE (C) WATER WORKS provide?
GLOVERSVILLE (C) WATER WORKS 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 NY1700018.
How does GLOVERSVILLE (C) WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in New York?
GLOVERSVILLE (C) WATER WORKS scores 28/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New York state page for a full comparison of water systems.