B74/100
JOHNSTOWN (C) WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,154 people · New York
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY1700019
Violations
15
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 JOHNSTOWN (C) WATER WORKS
Is JOHNSTOWN (C) WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
JOHNSTOWN (C) WATER WORKS water receives a grade of B (74/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has JOHNSTOWN (C) WATER WORKS detected?
31 contaminants were tested in JOHNSTOWN (C) WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does JOHNSTOWN (C) WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, JOHNSTOWN (C) WATER WORKS has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MCL, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does JOHNSTOWN (C) WATER WORKS serve?
JOHNSTOWN (C) WATER WORKS serves approximately 8,154 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Johnstown (C).
What type of water does JOHNSTOWN (C) WATER WORKS provide?
JOHNSTOWN (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 NY1700019.
How does JOHNSTOWN (C) WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in New York?
JOHNSTOWN (C) WATER WORKS scores 74/100 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.