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Amsterdam, NY Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Amsterdam (c) PWSID: NY2800136 Updated: 2026 Q2
✅

No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 13.90 ppb, 93% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

C

Amsterdam earns a C for water quality

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

Lead: 13.90 ppb — 93% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
1 violations since 2015, 1 health-based
No violations currently open
Amsterdam's lead level vs. all New York community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 13.90 ppb — 93% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 1% of New York utilities
Population Served
18067
~6000 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
1 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
93% of EPA action level
13.90 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 13.90 ppb, 93% 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 2022 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

1 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 Amsterdam (C)
PWSID NY2800136
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 18,067
Service connections 6,000
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amsterdam tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 13.90 ppb, 93% of the action level.
Does Amsterdam water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Amsterdam? ▼
Amsterdam (C) (PWSID NY2800136). Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-10-01. Inspectors recorded 2 significant deficiencies.

What Should Amsterdam 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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