New York
Water Quality Report
84 Good
Average Score
84/100
Water Systems
682
Population
18.0M
Violations
1 all resolved
Score Distribution
4 A
3 B
0 C
0 D
0 F
Top Contaminant Violations
| Contaminant | Violations |
|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes | 1 |
| Radium-228 | 1 |
| Copper | 1 |
Lowest Scoring Water Systems
77
City of Syracuse Water Department B
NY3350001 Syracuse, NY 148,620 served
85
New York City DEP B
NY5110001 New York, NY 8,500,000 served
89
New York City Catskill-Delaware System B
NY5110002 New York, NY 7,000,000 served
93
City of Albany Water Department A
NY0101101 Albany, NY 99,224 served
97
Yonkers Water Supply A
NY5904501 Yonkers, NY 200,370 served
Counties in New York
Cities in New York
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is tap water in New York safe to drink?
New York has an average WaterQ score of 84/100 across 682 public water systems. Safety can vary by city and system, so check your local report for recent violations and contaminants.
How many water systems are in New York?
WaterQ currently tracks 682 public water systems in New York.
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