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SHORTSVILLE VILLAGE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,320 people · New York

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
NY3401165
Violations
16

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.40 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 SHORTSVILLE VILLAGE

Is SHORTSVILLE VILLAGE water safe to drink?

SHORTSVILLE VILLAGE water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 5 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has SHORTSVILLE VILLAGE detected?

5 contaminants were tested in SHORTSVILLE VILLAGE's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SHORTSVILLE VILLAGE have any EPA violations?

Yes, SHORTSVILLE VILLAGE has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, MON, MR.

How many people does SHORTSVILLE VILLAGE serve?

SHORTSVILLE VILLAGE serves approximately 1,320 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Shortsville (V).

What type of water does SHORTSVILLE VILLAGE provide?

SHORTSVILLE VILLAGE 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 NY3401165.

How does SHORTSVILLE VILLAGE compare to other utilities in New York?

SHORTSVILLE VILLAGE scores 73/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our New York state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Shortsville (V)