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CATSKILL VILLAGE

PWS ID: NY1900026 · CATSKILL, New York 12414

CATSKILL VILLAGE serves 8,000 people in CATSKILL, New York using Surface Water water sources. It has 444 recorded EPA violations, including 261 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: CATSKILL VILLAGE

CATSKILL VILLAGE is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 8,000 residents in CATSKILL, New York (Greene County) through 2,132 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 444 total violations for this system , of which 261 (59%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 178 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2023.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is TTHM, recorded in 91 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 0.0075 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. CATSKILL VILLAGE's 444 violations sit above 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
8,000
Total Violations
444
Health-Based Violations
261
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
2,132
County
Greene
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
169
Monitoring Violations
178
Treatment Tech Violations
92

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MCL 91 2022
Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 84 1999
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 78 2019
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 15 2023
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 8 2019
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 8 2021
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 8 2021
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 8 2021
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 8 2021
Trichloroethylene MR 8 2021
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 8 2021
Tetrachloroethylene MR 8 2021
CHLOROBENZENE MR 8 2021
Styrene MR 8 2021
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 8 2021
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 8 2021
Vinyl chloride MR 8 2021
Carbon tetrachloride MR 8 2021
Benzene MR 8 2021
Ethylbenzene MR 8 2021
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 8 2021
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 8 2021
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 8 2021
Toluene MR 8 2021
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 8 2021
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 3 1993

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 1 of 120 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/18/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 9/18/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 9/18/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/18/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/18/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 9/18/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 9/18/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 9/18/2023 0.0075 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
ADONA 6/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/12/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/12/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 6/12/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 6/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 6/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 6/12/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 6/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 6/12/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 6/12/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/12/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 6/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 6/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 6/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 6/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 6/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 6/12/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 6/12/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 6/12/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/12/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 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 CATSKILL 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 NY1900026 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 CATSKILL VILLAGE 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
2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 15 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 8000
2022 TTHM MCL 91 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 2950
2021 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 8 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 2380
2021 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 8 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 2964
2021 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 8 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 2977
2021 1,2-Dichloropropane MR 8 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 2983
2021 Trichloroethylene MR 8 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 2984
2021 1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 8 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 2985
2021 Tetrachloroethylene MR 8 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 2987
2021 CHLOROBENZENE MR 8 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 2989
2021 Styrene MR 8 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 2996
2021 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 8 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 2378
2021 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 8 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 2968
2021 Vinyl chloride MR 8 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 2976
2021 Carbon tetrachloride MR 8 SDWIS / NY1900026 / 2982

How CATSKILL VILLAGE Compares

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

Metric CATSKILL VILLAGE New York avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 444 68.2 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 261 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 8,000 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 CATSKILL VILLAGE water safe to drink? ▼
CATSKILL VILLAGE (PWS ID: NY1900026) has 444 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 8,000 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does CATSKILL VILLAGE serve? ▼
CATSKILL VILLAGE serves 8,000 people in CATSKILL, New York. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 2,132 service connections.
What type of violations does CATSKILL VILLAGE have? ▼
CATSKILL VILLAGE has 444 total violations: 261 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 178 monitoring/reporting violations, and 92 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in CATSKILL VILLAGE water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in CATSKILL VILLAGE's water supply: PFBA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does CATSKILL VILLAGE use? ▼
CATSKILL VILLAGE 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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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.

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