Water Quality: Saranac Lake, NY
2 water systems • 5,435 people served
Multiple Health Violations7
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Systems
5,435
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Saranac Lake has 4 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Contaminant 2806, Fecal Coliform, Mercury. In total, 7 violations are on record for 2 water systems serving 5,435 people.
Contaminants Found
Contaminant 2806
Fecal Coliform
Mercury
Water Systems Serving Saranac Lake
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARANAC LAKE V | NY1600011 | Groundwater | 5,345 | 5 |
| BIRCH PARK | NY1610672 | Groundwater | 90 | 2 |
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.