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MIDDLE VILLAGE

PWS ID: 055295507 · KESHENA, 05 54135

MIDDLE VILLAGE serves 310 people in KESHENA, 05 using Groundwater water sources. It has 174 recorded EPA violations, including 5 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: MIDDLE VILLAGE

MIDDLE VILLAGE is a native american-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 310 residents in KESHENA, 05 through 229 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 174 total violations for this system , of which 5 (3%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 164 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2019.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is CYANIDE, recorded in 8 violations (MR). This system has not yet been sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, so no PFAS detection data is available here.

Across 05, EPA tracks 113 public water systems serving 144,290 people, with 19,546 cumulative violations and 443 health-based violations on record. About 95% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 173 violations. MIDDLE VILLAGE's 174 violations sit above the 05 average. Statewide, 5 of 13 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (38.5%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
310
Total Violations
174
Health-Based Violations
5
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Native American
Connections
229
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
5
Monitoring Violations
164
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
CYANIDE MR 8 2017
Asbestos MR 7 2017
Mercury MR 6 2011
Nickel MR 6 2011
Antimony, Total MR 6 2011
Beryllium, Total MR 6 2011
Thallium, Total MR 6 2011
Barium MR 6 2011
Chromium MR 6 2011
Fluoride MR 6 2011
Selenium MR 6 2011
Arsenic MR 6 2011
Cadmium MR 6 2011
E. COLI MR 5 2017
Coliform (TCR) MR 4 2015
Chlorine MR 4 2019
Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 4 2019
Fluoride MCL 3 1999
Xylenes, Total MR 3 2011
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 3 2011
Vinyl chloride MR 3 2011
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 3 2011
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 3 2011
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 3 2011
Tetrachloroethylene MR 3 2011
Toluene MR 3 2011
Ethylbenzene MR 3 2011
Styrene MR 3 2011
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 3 2011
Trichloroethylene MR 3 2011

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for MIDDLE VILLAGE.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID 055295507 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

05 Drinking Water Authority

05's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

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Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2019 Chlorine MR 4 SDWIS / 055295507 / 0999
2019 Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 4 SDWIS / 055295507 / 8000
2017 CYANIDE MR 8 SDWIS / 055295507 / 1024
2017 Asbestos MR 7 SDWIS / 055295507 / 1094
2017 E. COLI MR 5 SDWIS / 055295507 / 3014
2017 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 2 SDWIS / 055295507 / 8000
2015 Coliform (TCR) MR 4 SDWIS / 055295507 / 3100
2013 Coliform (TCR) MCL 2 SDWIS / 055295507 / 3100
2011 Mercury MR 6 SDWIS / 055295507 / 1035
2011 Nickel MR 6 SDWIS / 055295507 / 1036
2011 Antimony, Total MR 6 SDWIS / 055295507 / 1074
2011 Beryllium, Total MR 6 SDWIS / 055295507 / 1075
2011 Thallium, Total MR 6 SDWIS / 055295507 / 1085
2011 Barium MR 6 SDWIS / 055295507 / 1010
2011 Chromium MR 6 SDWIS / 055295507 / 1020

How MIDDLE VILLAGE Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric MIDDLE VILLAGE 05 avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 174 173 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 5 3.9 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 38.5% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 310 1,277 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 113 regulated public water systems in 05.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MIDDLE VILLAGE water safe to drink?
MIDDLE VILLAGE (PWS ID: 055295507) has 174 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 310 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does MIDDLE VILLAGE serve?
MIDDLE VILLAGE serves 310 people in KESHENA, 05. It is a Native American-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 229 service connections.
What type of violations does MIDDLE VILLAGE have?
MIDDLE VILLAGE has 174 total violations: 5 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 164 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in MIDDLE VILLAGE water?
No PFAS testing data is available for MIDDLE VILLAGE under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.
What water source does MIDDLE VILLAGE use?
MIDDLE VILLAGE uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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