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NEWBURGH CITY

PWS ID: NY3503549 · NEWBURGH, New York 12550

NEWBURGH CITY serves 29,000 people in NEWBURGH, New York using Surface Water water sources. It has 127 recorded EPA violations, including 63 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: NEWBURGH CITY

NEWBURGH CITY is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 29,000 residents in NEWBURGH, New York (Orange County) through 6,486 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 127 total violations for this system , of which 63 (50%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 47 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2020.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Surface Water Treatment Rule, recorded in 24 violations (TT, health-based). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

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. NEWBURGH CITY's 127 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.

Population Served
29,000
Total Violations
127
Health-Based Violations
63
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
6,486
County
Orange
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
27
Monitoring Violations
47
Treatment Tech Violations
36

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 24 2016
TTHM MCL 21 2015
CARBON, TOTAL TT 7 2016
Lead and Copper Rule MR 7 2020
Coliform (TCR) MCL 6 2002
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 2012
Cadmium MR 3 2014
Chromium MR 3 2014
Beryllium, Total MR 3 2014
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 3 2017
Nickel MR 3 2014
Barium MR 3 2014
Selenium MR 3 2014
Mercury MR 3 2014
Antimony, Total MR 3 2014
CYANIDE MR 3 2014
Arsenic MR 3 2014
Fluoride MR 3 2014
Thallium, Total MR 3 2014
Nitrate MR 1 1997
Lead and Copper Rule TT 1 1997

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 120 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFTA 7/18/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/18/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/18/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 7/18/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 7/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 7/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 7/18/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/18/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 7/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 7/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 7/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 7/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 7/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 7/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 7/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 7/18/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 7/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 7/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 7/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 7/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 7/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 7/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 7/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 5/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 5/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 5/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 5/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/16/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 5/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 5/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 5/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 5/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 5/16/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 5/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 5/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 5/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 5/16/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 5/16/2023 <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 NEWBURGH CITY.

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 NY3503549 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 NEWBURGH CITY 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
2020 Lead and Copper Rule MR 7 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 5000
2017 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 3 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 0300
2016 Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 24 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 0200
2016 CARBON, TOTAL TT 7 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 2920
2015 TTHM MCL 21 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 2950
2014 Cadmium MR 3 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 1015
2014 Chromium MR 3 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 1020
2014 Beryllium, Total MR 3 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 1075
2014 Nickel MR 3 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 1036
2014 Barium MR 3 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 1010
2014 Selenium MR 3 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 1045
2014 Mercury MR 3 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 1035
2014 Antimony, Total MR 3 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 1074
2014 CYANIDE MR 3 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 1024
2014 Arsenic MR 3 SDWIS / NY3503549 / 1005

How NEWBURGH CITY Compares

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

Metric NEWBURGH CITY New York avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 127 68.2 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 63 3.3 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 38.9% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 29,000 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 NEWBURGH CITY water safe to drink? ▼
NEWBURGH CITY (PWS ID: NY3503549) has 127 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 29,000 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does NEWBURGH CITY serve? ▼
NEWBURGH CITY serves 29,000 people in NEWBURGH, New York. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 6,486 service connections.
What type of violations does NEWBURGH CITY have? ▼
NEWBURGH CITY has 127 total violations: 63 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 47 monitoring/reporting violations, and 36 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in NEWBURGH CITY water? ▼
No. NEWBURGH CITY was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does NEWBURGH CITY use? ▼
NEWBURGH CITY 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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