A100/100
NORTH TONAWANDA CITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 31,568 people · New York
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY3100572
Violations
0
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.006 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
This system has a clean compliance history.
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 TONAWANDA CITY
Is NORTH TONAWANDA CITY water safe to drink?
NORTH TONAWANDA CITY water receives a grade of A (100/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 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 TONAWANDA CITY detected?
69 contaminants were tested in NORTH TONAWANDA CITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORTH TONAWANDA CITY have any EPA violations?
No, NORTH TONAWANDA CITY has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does NORTH TONAWANDA CITY serve?
NORTH TONAWANDA CITY serves approximately 31,568 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: North Tonawanda (C).
What type of water does NORTH TONAWANDA CITY provide?
NORTH TONAWANDA 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 NY3100572.
How does NORTH TONAWANDA CITY compare to other utilities in New York?
NORTH TONAWANDA CITY scores 100/100 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.