A88/100
SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 81,760 people · New York
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NY5103263
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
1,4-dioxane | 0.470 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT
Is SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of A (88/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 73 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT detected?
73 contaminants were tested in SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), 1,4-dioxane. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT serve?
SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 81,760 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Huntington (T).
What type of water does SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT provide?
SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NY5103263.
How does SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in New York?
SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT scores 88/100 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.