F0/100
MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WD / ERWIN (T) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,570 people · New York
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NY5001212
Violations
141
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.005 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WD / ERWIN (T)
Is MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WD / ERWIN (T) water safe to drink?
MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WD / ERWIN (T) water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 141 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WD / ERWIN (T) detected?
31 contaminants were tested in MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WD / ERWIN (T)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WD / ERWIN (T) have any EPA violations?
Yes, MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WD / ERWIN (T) has 141 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR.
How many people does MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WD / ERWIN (T) serve?
MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WD / ERWIN (T) serves approximately 4,570 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Erwin (T).
What type of water does MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WD / ERWIN (T) provide?
MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WD / ERWIN (T) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NY5001212.
How does MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WD / ERWIN (T) compare to other utilities in New York?
MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS WD / ERWIN (T) 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.