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Perinton, NY Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Mcwa PWSID: NY2701047 Updated: 2026 Q2
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1 violation currently open

Lead is 4.00 ppb, 27% of the action level. No PFAS was detected.

C

Perinton earns a C for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 4.00 ppb — 27% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
1 violations since 2015, 1 health-based
1 violation currently open
Perinton's lead level vs. all New York community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 4.00 ppb — 27% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 32% of New York utilities
Population Served
47314
~178932 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
1
1 open of 1 since 2015

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
27% of EPA action level
4.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 4.00 ppb, 27% 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.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Lead and Copper Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2025 Unaddressed
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

1 violation remains open, out of 1 recorded since 2015 (1 health-based).

About the Main Water System

Utility Mcwa
PWSID NY2701047
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 47,314
Service connections 178,932
Systems serving this area 3
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perinton tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. 1 violation(s) remain open. Lead is 4.00 ppb, 27% of the action level.
Does Perinton water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Perinton? ▼
Mcwa (PWSID NY2701047), one of 3 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 2025-12-04. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Perinton Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
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
Follow the open violation
This system has an unresolved violation. Contact the supplier for its corrective-action schedule.

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