A99/100
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 110,000 people · New York
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NY2900000
Violations
0
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
1,4-dioxane | 1.60 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
This system has a clean compliance history.
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 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT
Is TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of A (99/100), 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 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
73 contaminants were tested in TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), 1,4-dioxane. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
No, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 110,000 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Hempstead (T).
What type of water does TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NY2900000.
How does TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in New York?
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD WATER DEPARTMENT scores 99/100 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.