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German Flatts, NY Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for German Flatts, NY — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at German Flatts's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Ilion (v) Water Works PWSID: NY2102307 Updated: 2026 Q2
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Lead above the federal action level

Lead is 36.00 ppb, 240% of the action level and no violations are open. PFAS was sampled but not enough times for a compliance determination.

D

German Flatts earns a D for water quality

Graded on violations and lead, with state inspection findings. PFAS not tested.

Lead: 36.00 ppb — 240% of the federal action level
PFAS sampled, too few results to judge
23 violations since 2015, 1 health-based
No violations currently open
German Flatts's lead level vs. all New York community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 36.00 ppb — 100% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 0% of New York utilities
Population Served
8195
~2900 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
23 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
100% of EPA action level
36.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
Copper (Cu)
90th percentile of tap samples. SDWIS reports a copper figure only when a system exceeds the action level, so any value here is an exceedance.
126.9% of EPA action level
1,650 ppb
Action level: 1,300 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 36.00 ppb, 240% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home. Copper reached the action level here; a copper figure appears in SDWIS only when a system triggers it.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Lead and Copper Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2025 Addressed
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.07 mg/L 2020 Resolved
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.07 mg/L 2020 Resolved
DICHLOROMETHANE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2020 Resolved
o-Dichlorobenzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.6 mg/L 2020 Resolved
p-Dichlorobenzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.075 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Vinyl chloride MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2020 Resolved
1,1-Dichloroethylene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.007 mg/L 2020 Resolved
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 2020 Resolved
1,2-Dichloroethane MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2020 Resolved
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Carbon tetrachloride MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2020 Resolved
1,2-Dichloropropane MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Trichloroethylene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2020 Resolved
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Tetrachloroethylene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2020 Resolved
CHLOROBENZENE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Benzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Toluene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 1 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Ethylbenzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.7 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Styrene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2016 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2016 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

23 violations are on record since 2015, of which 1 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Ilion (V) Water Works
PWSID NY2102307
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 8,195
Service connections 2,900
Systems serving this area 2
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is German Flatts tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 36.00 ppb, 240% of the action level.
Does German Flatts water have PFAS? ▼
It was sampled, but no sampling point had enough results for a compliance determination.
Who supplies water to German Flatts? ▼
Ilion (V) Water Works (PWSID NY2102307), one of 2 systems serving this area. Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2024-10-22. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should German Flatts Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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