WATERTOWN CITY Water Quality Report
Population
27,861
people served
Water Source
🌊 Surface
rivers, lakes, reservoirs
National Rank
—
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 11
violations recorded
F
Unsafe
Safety Grade
11 violations in the past 5 years, including 21 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- NY2202346
- Population Served
- 27,861
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- New York
- EPA Region
- 2
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✕ Health-Based | 17 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ✕ Health-Based | 4 |
Violation History
2023
3
2022
7
2021
1
2020
3
2018
1
2017
6
Total violations on record: 21
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade F
Avg: B-C
21violations total
75% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 4× the national average.