ESSEX, NY · Essex County
ESSEX WD Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
ESSEX WD must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for ESSEX WD.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace New York’s official records. Always confirm current status with New York before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- NY1500278
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 350
- Service connections
- 170
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
ESSEX WD is one of 3,919 community water systems in New York in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 350 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's published records contain no violations for this system.
Violation history
No violations on record for this system.
Enforcement actions
- February 19, 2016Federal Final Administrative Order issued17 linked violations
- January 12, 2015State Public Notification received76 linked violations
- May 31, 2013State Bilateral Compliance Agreement signed84 linked violations
- September 11, 2012State Public Notification requested92 linked violations
- February 16, 2012State Formal Notice of Violation issued143 linked violations
Common questions
Is ESSEX WD required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. ESSEX WD is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is ESSEX WD’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- ESSEX WD’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does ESSEX WD have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for ESSEX WD.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
ESSEX SUPERVISOR AND TOWN BOARD
518-963-4287
ESSEX, NY 12936