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WALDEN VILLAGE

PWS ID: NY3503559 · WALDEN, New York 12586

WALDEN VILLAGE serves 7,007 people in WALDEN, New York using Groundwater water sources. It has 87 recorded EPA violations, including 0 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: WALDEN VILLAGE

WALDEN VILLAGE is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 7,007 residents in WALDEN, New York (Orange County) through 2,274 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 87 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 81 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is p-Dichlorobenzene, recorded in 4 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 11.5 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. WALDEN VILLAGE's 87 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
7,007
Total Violations
87
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
2,274
County
Orange
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
81
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 2002
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2002
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 4 2002
Tetrachloroethylene MR 4 2002
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 4 2002
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 4 2002
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 4 2002
Toluene MR 4 2002
Benzene MR 4 2002
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2002
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 4 2002
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 4 2002
CHLOROBENZENE MR 4 2002
Carbon tetrachloride MR 4 2002
Ethylbenzene MR 4 2002
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 2002
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2002
Styrene MR 4 2002
Vinyl chloride MR 4 2002
Trichloroethylene MR 4 2002
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS RPT 2 2025
Nitrate MR 1 1993

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 4 of 180 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/16/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/16/2023 10.4000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFBS 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 8/16/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 8/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 8/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 8/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/16/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 8/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/16/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/16/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 8/16/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 8/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 8/16/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/16/2023 9.5500 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFHpS 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/16/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/16/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/16/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 8/16/2023 <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 WALDEN 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 NY3503559 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 WALDEN 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
2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS RPT 2 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 5200
2002 p-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 2969
2002 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 2380
2002 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 4 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 2378
2002 Tetrachloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 2987
2002 1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 4 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 2985
2002 1,2-Dichloropropane MR 4 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 2983
2002 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 4 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 2980
2002 Toluene MR 4 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 2991
2002 Benzene MR 4 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 2990
2002 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 2979
2002 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 4 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 2981
2002 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 4 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 2964
2002 CHLOROBENZENE MR 4 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 2989
2002 Carbon tetrachloride MR 4 SDWIS / NY3503559 / 2982

How WALDEN VILLAGE Compares

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

Metric WALDEN VILLAGE New York avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 87 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 1 compound 38.9% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 7,007 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 WALDEN VILLAGE water safe to drink? ▼
WALDEN VILLAGE (PWS ID: NY3503559) has 87 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 7,007 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does WALDEN VILLAGE serve? ▼
WALDEN VILLAGE serves 7,007 people in WALDEN, New York. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 2,274 service connections.
What type of violations does WALDEN VILLAGE have? ▼
WALDEN VILLAGE has 87 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 81 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in WALDEN VILLAGE water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in WALDEN VILLAGE's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does WALDEN VILLAGE use? ▼
WALDEN 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. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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