C52/100
SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 61,821 people · New York
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NY4600070
Violations
33
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.40 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 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 SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS
Is SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS water receives a grade of C (52/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 33 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS detected?
67 contaminants were tested in SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS has 33 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2007. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS serve?
SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS serves approximately 61,821 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Schenectady (C).
What type of water does SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS provide?
SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NY4600070.
How does SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in New York?
SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS scores 52/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our New York state page for a full comparison of water systems.