B78/100
WA OF GREAT NECK NORTH — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 31,400 people · New York
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NY2902841
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 220.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
1,4-dioxane | 1.15 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
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 2012.
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 WA OF GREAT NECK NORTH
Is WA OF GREAT NECK NORTH water safe to drink?
WA OF GREAT NECK NORTH water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WA OF GREAT NECK NORTH detected?
66 contaminants were tested in WA OF GREAT NECK NORTH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate, 1,4-dioxane. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WA OF GREAT NECK NORTH have any EPA violations?
Yes, WA OF GREAT NECK NORTH has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does WA OF GREAT NECK NORTH serve?
WA OF GREAT NECK NORTH serves approximately 31,400 people, New York. The system provides water to 8 communities: Great Neck Estates (V), Great Neck Plaza (V), Kensington (V), Great Neck (V), Kings Point (V), and 3 more.
What type of water does WA OF GREAT NECK NORTH provide?
WA OF GREAT NECK NORTH sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NY2902841.
How does WA OF GREAT NECK NORTH compare to other utilities in New York?
WA OF GREAT NECK NORTH scores 78/100 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.