Port Washington
Is Port Washington tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Port Washington scores 90/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Port Washington. We found 590 total violations (10 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
Live: 12:15 AM☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Port Washington.
Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Port Washington?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Evaluation of municipal compliance and household filtration options in Port Washington.
Baby Formula Safety
EPA compliance thresholds and pediatric water precautions for Port Washington.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water system history in Port Washington informs property maintenance and private filtration requirements. The high safety score (90/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Port Washington
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Port Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Washington tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Port Washington scores 90/100.
How many water systems serve Port Washington?
Port Washington is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Port Washington?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Port Washington.
What is the water quality score for Port Washington?
The water quality score for Port Washington is 90 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Port Washington?
The top contaminants detected in Port Washington include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Port Washington Water Quality Summary
Port Washington, NY receives a water quality score of 90/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Port Washington's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Port Washington's score of 90 is 7 points above the New York state average of 83, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our New York water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
Join the Port Washington updates waitlist
We are developing email updates. This form records your interest; automated violation and boil-water advisory emails are not active.
We will use your address to contact you if updates become available. See our Privacy Policy.
Water Systems Serving Port Washington (2)
Check Your Specific Address
Water quality can vary by neighborhood in Port Washington.
Related
Quick compare in New York
Compare Port Washington water quality: View all states · Contaminant library · How we score water quality