WaterQ

City Water Quality Rankings in New York

479 cities ranked by drinking water quality.

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#97
Geneva
County, NY
98 A
#98
Hilton
County, NY
98 A
#99
Johnstown
County, NY
98 A
#100
Kenmore
County, NY
98 A
#101
Kingston
County, NY
98 A
#102
Long Beach
County, NY
98 A
#103
Morrisonville
County, NY
98 A
#104
Napanoch
County, NY
98 A
#105
Norwood
County, NY
98 A
#106
Ogdensburg
County, NY
98 A
#107
Port Washington
County, NY
98 A
#108
Schroon Lake
County, NY
98 A
#109
Seaview
County, NY
98 A
#110
Slate Hill
County, NY
98 A
#111
Stanley
County, NY
98 A
#112
Ticonderoga
County, NY
98 A
#113
Waterford
County, NY
98 A
#114
Weedsport
County, NY
98 A
#115
Whitney Point
County, NY
98 A
#116
York
County, NY
98 A
#117
Auburn
County, NY
97 A
#118
Baldwinsville
County, NY
97 A
#119
Bayville
County, NY
97 A
#120
Binghamton
County, NY
97 A

Frequently Asked Questions

How are city water quality rankings calculated in New York?

WaterQ city rankings are based on EPA SDWIS data across local public water systems, including contaminant detections, compliance violations, and recency-weighted score signals.

Can I compare two cities in New York?

Yes. Use the city comparison links on this page or open the Compare tool to evaluate two cities side by side on score, grade, and water system coverage.

How often does WaterQ refresh city data?

City-level metrics refresh when new EPA data is processed. Check city pages for latest score and violation context.

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