F0/100
NEWBURGH CITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 29,000 people · New York
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY3503549
Violations
35
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 217.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 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 NEWBURGH CITY
Is NEWBURGH CITY water safe to drink?
NEWBURGH CITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 35 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NEWBURGH CITY detected?
69 contaminants were tested in NEWBURGH CITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NEWBURGH CITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEWBURGH CITY has 35 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, TT, MCL. 17 are health-based violations.
How many people does NEWBURGH CITY serve?
NEWBURGH CITY serves approximately 29,000 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Newburgh (C).
What type of water does NEWBURGH CITY provide?
NEWBURGH 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 NY3503549.
How does NEWBURGH CITY compare to other utilities in New York?
NEWBURGH 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.