A95/100
POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 43,000 people · New York
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY1302812
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2007.
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 POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD
Is POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD water safe to drink?
POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD water receives a grade of A (95/100), 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 POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD detected?
69 contaminants were tested in POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD have any EPA violations?
Yes, POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2007. Violation types include MR.
How many people does POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD serve?
POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD serves approximately 43,000 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Poughkeepsie (T).
What type of water does POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD provide?
POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD 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 NY1302812.
How does POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD compare to other utilities in New York?
POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD scores 95/100 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.