VALHALLA, NY · Richmond County
NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM 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 1 open health-based violation for NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM.
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)
- NY7003493
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 8,271,000
- Service connections
- 727,058
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM is the largest community water system in New York, serving 8,271,000 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 4 entries between 1998 and 2017, of which 1 health-based item remains open.
Of the 4, 1 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Surface Water Treatment Rules and the Lead and Copper Rule.
Violation history
Treatment Technique Uncovered Reservoir
Health-basedLong Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
February 1, 2017
AddressedTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-basedSurface Water Treatment Rule
June 1, 2005 – June 30, 2005
ResolvedTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-basedSurface Water Treatment Rule
January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005
ResolvedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1998 – October 6, 2008
Resolved
Addressed corrective action reported, pending final confirmationResolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2017 | Treatment Technique Uncovered Reservoir | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Addressed |
| June 1, 2005 – June 30, 2005 | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005 | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 1998 – October 6, 2008 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
Addressed corrective action reported, pending final confirmationResolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- November 30, 2005Federal Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 31, 2005Federal Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 13, 2005Federal Final Administrative Order issued1 linked violation
Common questions
Is NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM 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 NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 1 open health-based violation for NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM.
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
MODICA, ANTONINO
Phone not on record
VALHALLA, NY 10595