D24/100

PORT JERVIS CITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 9,000 people · New York

Water Source
Surface Water
County
System ID
NY3503554
Violations
25

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

1

Violation (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 PORT JERVIS CITY

Is PORT JERVIS CITY water safe to drink?

PORT JERVIS CITY water receives a grade of D (24/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 25 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PORT JERVIS CITY detected?

31 contaminants were tested in PORT JERVIS CITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does PORT JERVIS CITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, PORT JERVIS CITY has 25 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 12 are health-based violations.

How many people does PORT JERVIS CITY serve?

PORT JERVIS CITY serves approximately 9,000 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Port Jervis (C).

What type of water does PORT JERVIS CITY provide?

PORT JERVIS 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 NY3503554.

How does PORT JERVIS CITY compare to other utilities in New York?

PORT JERVIS CITY scores 24/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New York state page for a full comparison of water systems.

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