Water Quality: Salem, NY
1 water system • 915 people served
Some Concerns13
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations
1
Water Systems
915
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Salem has 1 health-based violation on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Mercury. In total, 13 violations are on record for 1 water system serving 915 people.
Contaminants Found
Mercury
Water Systems Serving Salem
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALEM WATER DEPARTMENT | NY5730106 | Groundwater | 915 | 13 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.