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Manchester Water District

Lagrangeville, New York 12540 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 1,180 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

1,180
People served
59
EPA violations
0
Health-based
3 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 59 drinking-water violations at Manchester Water District - below the New York per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 3 PFAS compounds.

59
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
1,180
People served by this system
3
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Manchester Water District

Manchester Water District is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 1,180 residents in Lagrangeville, New York (Dutchess County) through 851 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 59 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 57 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, recorded in 2 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 3 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 5.9 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across New York, EPA tracks 8,098 public water systems serving 19,294,951 people, with 552,003 cumulative violations and 26,817 health-based violations on record. About 94% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 68.2 violations. Statewide, 129 of 332 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (38.9%).

Manchester Water District's 59 violations sit below the New York average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

3 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
1,180
Total Violations
59
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
851
County
Dutchess
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
57
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 2 2022
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 2 2022
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 2 2022
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 2 2022
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 2 2022
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 2 2022
Carbon tetrachloride MR 2 2022
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 2 2022
CHLOROBENZENE MR 2 2022
Ethylbenzene MR 2 2022
Styrene MR 2 2022
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 2 2022
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 2 2022
Vinyl chloride MR 2 2022
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 2 2022
Trichloroethylene MR 2 2022
Benzene MR 2 2022
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 2 2022
Tetrachloroethylene MR 2 2022
Toluene MR 2 2022
Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 2008
Barium MR 1 2020
Cadmium MR 1 2020
Chromium MR 1 2020
CYANIDE MR 1 2020
Nickel MR 1 2020
Beryllium, Total MR 1 2020
Asbestos MR 1 2014
TTHM MR 1 2022
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 1 2022

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 3 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
NMeFOSAA 7/24/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/24/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/24/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/24/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/24/2024 4.30 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFBA 7/24/2024 5.90 ppt 5.00 ppt Detected
PFHxS 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/24/2024 3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFOS 7/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/24/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/24/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 1/22/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 1/22/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 1/22/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 1/22/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 1/22/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 1/22/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 1/22/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 1/22/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 1/22/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 1/22/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 1/22/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 1/22/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 1/22/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 1/22/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 1/22/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 1/22/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 1/22/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 1/22/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 1/22/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 1/22/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 1/22/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected

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 Manchester Water District.

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 NY1330550 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

New York Drinking Water Authority

New York State Department of Health, Public Water Systems is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Manchester Water District under EPA-delegated authority.

Open NY regulator portal

Source: New York State Department of Health, Public Water Systems

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
2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS RPT 1 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 5200
2022 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 2 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 2378
2022 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 2 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 2964
2022 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 2 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 2968
2022 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 2 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 2977
2022 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 2 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 2979
2022 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 2 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 2981
2022 Carbon tetrachloride MR 2 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 2982
2022 1,2-Dichloropropane MR 2 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 2983
2022 CHLOROBENZENE MR 2 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 2989
2022 Ethylbenzene MR 2 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 2992
2022 Styrene MR 2 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 2996
2022 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 2 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 2380
2022 p-Dichlorobenzene MR 2 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 2969
2022 Vinyl chloride MR 2 SDWIS / NY1330550 / 2976

How Manchester Water District Compares

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

Metric Manchester Water District New York avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 59 68.2 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 3.3 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 3 compounds 38.9% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 1,180 2,383 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 8,098 regulated public water systems in New York.

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 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manchester Water District water safe to drink?
Manchester Water District (PWS ID: NY1330550) has 59 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 3 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 1,180 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Manchester Water District serve?
Manchester Water District serves 1,180 people in Lagrangeville, New York. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 851 service connections.
What type of violations does Manchester Water District have?
Manchester Water District has 59 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 57 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Manchester Water District water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 3 PFAS compounds in Manchester Water District's water supply: PFOA, PFBA, PFBS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Manchester Water District use?
Manchester Water District 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.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.