Water Quality in NEWBURGH, NY (12550)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12550.

1,027

Total Violations

2

Health-Based

1,025

Monitoring / Reporting

1,004

Resolved

What does this mean?

1,004 of 1,027 violations have been resolved. 2 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 1,025 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 118 Population served: 66,303

Violations Detail (1027 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 26, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMay 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMay 10, 2025ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(21)

Public Notice

75

Sep 10Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 10Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 10Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 26Active

Groundwater Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 10Active

Public Notice

75

May 10Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 17Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 17Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 22Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 1Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(67)

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 8Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 24Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 17Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 17Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 17Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 25Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 13Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

76

Mar 27Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

NEWBURGH (12550) has 1,027 recorded violations, including 2 health-based. 23 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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