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Mohawk, NY Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Fonda (v) Water Works PWSID: NY2800138 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 7.60 ppb, 51% of the action level and no violations are open. PFAS has never been sampled at this system.

C

Mohawk earns a C for water quality

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

Lead: 7.60 ppb — 51% of the federal action level
PFAS never sampled at this system
10 violations since 2015, 9 health-based
No violations currently open
Mohawk's lead level vs. all New York community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 7.60 ppb — 51% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 10% of New York utilities
Population Served
1050
~481 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
10 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
51% of EPA action level
7.60 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 7.60 ppb, 51% 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
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2026 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2022 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 80.8 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2022 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 85.8 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2021 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2020 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 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

10 violations are on record since 2015, of which 9 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Fonda (V) Water Works
PWSID NY2800138
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 1,050
Service connections 481
Systems serving this area 3
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohawk tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 7.60 ppb, 51% of the action level.
Does Mohawk water have PFAS? ▼
This system has never been sampled for PFAS. EPA's national monitoring covered systems serving 3,300 people or more, so no results exist — which is not evidence that none is present.
Who supplies water to Mohawk? ▼
Fonda (V) Water Works (PWSID NY2800138), 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 2024-07-12. Inspectors recorded 1 significant deficiency.

What Should Mohawk 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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