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SANDY CREEK/LACONA JOINT WATERWORKS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,469 people · New York

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NY3704365
Violations
12

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

6

Violations (last 5yr)

6

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

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: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 3Unresolved

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: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 SANDY CREEK/LACONA JOINT WATERWORKS

Is SANDY CREEK/LACONA JOINT WATERWORKS water safe to drink?

SANDY CREEK/LACONA JOINT WATERWORKS water receives a grade of A (81/100), 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 SANDY CREEK/LACONA JOINT WATERWORKS detected?

1 contaminants were tested in SANDY CREEK/LACONA JOINT WATERWORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SANDY CREEK/LACONA JOINT WATERWORKS have any EPA violations?

Yes, SANDY CREEK/LACONA JOINT WATERWORKS has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, TT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does SANDY CREEK/LACONA JOINT WATERWORKS serve?

SANDY CREEK/LACONA JOINT WATERWORKS serves approximately 1,469 people, New York. The system provides water to 2 communities: Lacona (V), Sandy Creek (V).

What type of water does SANDY CREEK/LACONA JOINT WATERWORKS provide?

SANDY CREEK/LACONA JOINT WATERWORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NY3704365.

How does SANDY CREEK/LACONA JOINT WATERWORKS compare to other utilities in New York?

SANDY CREEK/LACONA JOINT WATERWORKS scores 81/100 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

Lacona (V)Sandy Creek (V)