TICONDEROGA WD

Q: Is TICONDEROGA WD water safe to drink?

TICONDEROGA WD (PWS ID: NY1500293) has 47 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 3,700 people using Surface Water sources.

Q: How many people does TICONDEROGA WD serve?

TICONDEROGA WD serves 3,700 people in TICONDEROGA, New York. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 2,000 service connections.

Q: What type of violations does TICONDEROGA WD have?

TICONDEROGA WD has 47 total violations: 12 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 34 monitoring/reporting violations, and 6 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.

Q: Has PFAS been detected in TICONDEROGA WD water?

Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in TICONDEROGA WD's water supply: PFBA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.

Q: What water source does TICONDEROGA WD use?

TICONDEROGA WD uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.

Q: 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.

Reviewed byPlainWater Editorial, Drinking Water Quality Editorial Team · June 4, 2026

PWS ID: NY1500293 · TICONDEROGA, New York 12883

TICONDEROGA WD serves 3,700 people in TICONDEROGA, New York using Surface Water water sources. It has 47 recorded EPA violations, including 12 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: TICONDEROGA WD

TICONDEROGA WD is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 3,700 residents in TICONDEROGA, New York (Essex County) through 2,000 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 47 total violations for this system , of which 12 (26%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 34 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2011.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 6 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 0.0055 ppt. 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. TICONDEROGA WD's 47 violations sit below the New York average. Statewide, 129 of 332 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (38.9%). 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

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

Population Served

3,700

Total Violations

Health-Based Violations

Water Source

Surface Water

System Details

System Type: Community
Owner Type: Local
Connections: 2,000
County: Essex
School/Daycare: No
MCL Violations: 6
Monitoring Violations: 34
Treatment Tech Violations: 6

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant	Category	Count	Latest
Coliform (TCR)	MCL	6	2005
Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	6	2011
Methoxychlor	MR	3	1985
Endrin	MR	3	1985
2,4,5-TP	MR	3	1985
Toxaphene	MR	3	1985
BHC-GAMMA	MR	3	1985
2,4-D	MR	3	1985
Selenium	MR	2	1988
Chromium	MR	2	1988
Mercury	MR	2	1988
Fluoride	MR	2	1988
Barium	MR	2	1988
Arsenic	MR	2	1988
Nitrate	MR	2	1988
Cadmium	MR	2	1988

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 1 of 300 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant	Date	Result	MRL	Status
PFPeA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTA	9/12/2023	<0.008 µg/L	0.008 µg/L	Not Detected
lithium	9/12/2023	<9 µg/L	9 µg/L	Not Detected
NMeFOSAA	9/12/2023	<0.006 µg/L	0.006 µg/L	Not Detected
NEtFOSAA	9/12/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTrDA	9/12/2023	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpS	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeS	9/12/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
NFDHA	9/12/2023	<0.02 µg/L	0.02 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMBA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	9/12/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	9/12/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
4:2 FTS	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
6:2 FTS	9/12/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBA	9/12/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDoA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS	9/12/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFEESA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
HFPO-DA	9/12/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOA	9/12/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOS	9/12/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxS	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBS	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS	9/12/2023	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
ADONA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFNA	9/12/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFUnA	9/12/2023	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOA	9/12/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	9/12/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
NMeFOSAA	9/12/2023	<0.006 µg/L	0.006 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	9/12/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
4:2 FTS	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
6:2 FTS	9/12/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBA	9/12/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFEESA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOS	9/12/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFNA	9/12/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxS	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBS	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDoA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTA	9/12/2023	<0.008 µg/L	0.008 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMBA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
lithium	9/12/2023	<9 µg/L	9 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxA	9/12/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	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 TICONDEROGA WD.

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 NY1500293 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 TICONDEROGA WD 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
2011	Surface Water Treatment Rule	TT	6	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 0200
2005	Coliform (TCR)	MCL	6	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 3100
1988	Selenium	MR	2	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 1045
1988	Chromium	MR	2	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 1020
1988	Mercury	MR	2	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 1035
1988	Fluoride	MR	2	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 1025
1988	Barium	MR	2	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 1010
1988	Arsenic	MR	2	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 1005
1988	Nitrate	MR	2	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 1040
1988	Cadmium	MR	2	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 1015
1985	Methoxychlor	MR	3	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 2015
1985	Endrin	MR	3	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 2005
1985	2,4,5-TP	MR	3	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 2110
1985	Toxaphene	MR	3	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 2020
1985	BHC-GAMMA	MR	3	SDWIS / NY1500293 / 2010

How TICONDEROGA WD Compares

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

Metric	TICONDEROGA WD	New York avg	Federal benchmark
Total violations	47	68.2	SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations	12	3.3	Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection	1 compound	38.9%	EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served	3,700	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
Nitrate (as N)	10 mg/L	Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TICONDEROGA WD water safe to drink? ▼

TICONDEROGA WD (PWS ID: NY1500293) has 47 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 3,700 people using Surface Water sources.

How many people does TICONDEROGA WD serve? ▼

TICONDEROGA WD serves 3,700 people in TICONDEROGA, New York. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 2,000 service connections.

What type of violations does TICONDEROGA WD have? ▼

TICONDEROGA WD has 47 total violations: 12 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 34 monitoring/reporting violations, and 6 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.

Has PFAS been detected in TICONDEROGA WD water? ▼

Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in TICONDEROGA WD's water supply: PFBA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.

What water source does TICONDEROGA WD use? ▼

TICONDEROGA WD uses Surface Water 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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