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NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,100 people · New York

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY0630144
Violations
8

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2022 – October 25, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

Is NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?

NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT detected?

1 contaminants were tested in NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serve?

NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 3,100 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Brocton (V).

What type of water does NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT provide?

NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NY0630144.

How does NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in New York?

NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT scores 85/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our New York state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Brocton (V)