C41/100
KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 24,000 people · New York
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY5503374
Violations
24
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.007 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
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 KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT
Is KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of C (41/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 24 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT detected?
69 contaminants were tested in KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT has 24 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include TT, MR, MCL. 8 are health-based violations.
How many people does KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT serve?
KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 24,000 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Kingston (C).
What type of water does KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT provide?
KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT 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 NY5503374.
How does KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in New York?
KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT scores 41/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our New York state page for a full comparison of water systems.