A89/100
U.S.M.A. - LUSK SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,000 people · New York
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NY3511887
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 2013.
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 U.S.M.A. - LUSK SYSTEM
Is U.S.M.A. - LUSK SYSTEM water safe to drink?
U.S.M.A. - LUSK SYSTEM water receives a grade of A (89/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has U.S.M.A. - LUSK SYSTEM detected?
31 contaminants were tested in U.S.M.A. - LUSK SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does U.S.M.A. - LUSK SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, U.S.M.A. - LUSK SYSTEM has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does U.S.M.A. - LUSK SYSTEM serve?
U.S.M.A. - LUSK SYSTEM serves approximately 8,000 people, New York. The system provides water to 1 community: Highlands (T).
What type of water does U.S.M.A. - LUSK SYSTEM provide?
U.S.M.A. - LUSK SYSTEM sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NY3511887.
How does U.S.M.A. - LUSK SYSTEM compare to other utilities in New York?
U.S.M.A. - LUSK SYSTEM scores 89/100 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.