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Failing Water Quality

Watertown, NY 13601

Jefferson County · Population served: 42,994

Water Systems Serving This Area

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SACKETS HARBOR VILLAGE
Surface water · Pop. 2,200
PWSID: NY2202343
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WATERTOWN CITY
Surface water · Pop. 27,861
PWSID: NY2202346
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WATERTOWN TOWN WD 1 & 2
Surface water · Pop. 600
PWSID: NY2202348
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WATERTOWN TOWN WD 3 & 4 & 5
Surface water · Pop. 750
PWSID: NY2202352
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LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4
Groundwater · Pop. 7,140
PWSID: NY2221206

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
12.0
15 ppb 1 ppb Warning

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

3 detected 1 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFBS14.0 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFOA7.3 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFHxS3.9 ppt10 ppt10 pptBelow limit

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

137Total (5yr)
77Health-Based
6Major