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Harriman, NY Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Harriman Village PWSID: NY3503531 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points

Lead is 2.30 ppb, 15% of the action level and no violations are open. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points, running as high as 1.79 times the limit.

D

Harriman earns a D for water quality

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

Lead: 2.30 ppb — 15% of the federal action level
PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points
20 violations since 2015, 12 health-based
No violations currently open
Harriman's lead level vs. all New York community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 2.30 ppb — 15% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 55% of New York utilities
Population Served
2674
~859 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
20 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
15% of EPA action level
2.30 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 2.30 ppb, 15% 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 MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2024 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2023 Resolved
Combined Uranium MCL EXCEEDANCE 22.5 PCI/L 30 ug/L 2017 Resolved
Combined Uranium MCL EXCEEDANCE 22.2 PCI/L 30 ug/L 2017 Resolved
Combined Uranium MCL EXCEEDANCE 22 PCI/L 30 ug/L 2017 Resolved
Combined Uranium MCL EXCEEDANCE 22 PCI/L 30 ug/L 2017 Resolved
Combined Uranium MCL EXCEEDANCE 24.9 PCI/L 30 ug/L 2016 Resolved
Combined Uranium MCL EXCEEDANCE 24.3 PCI/L 30 ug/L 2016 Resolved
Combined Uranium MCL EXCEEDANCE 26.3 PCI/L 30 ug/L 2016 Resolved
Benzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Benzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Benzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Benzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Benzene MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Combined Uranium MCL EXCEEDANCE 24.1 PCI/L 30 ug/L 2015 Resolved
Groundwater Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2015 Resolved
Combined Uranium MCL EXCEEDANCE 25.1 PCI/L 30 ug/L 2015 Resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MCL EXCEEDANCE 20.5 PCI/L 15 pCi/L 2015 Resolved
Combined Uranium MCL EXCEEDANCE 21.6 PCI/L 30 ug/L 2015 Resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MCL EXCEEDANCE 31.26 PCI/L 15 pCi/L 2015 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

20 violations are on record since 2015, of which 12 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Harriman Village
PWSID NY3503531
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 2,674
Service connections 859
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harriman tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points. No violations are currently open. Lead is 2.30 ppb, 15% of the action level.
Does Harriman water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points, running as high as 1.79 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Harriman? ▼
Harriman Village (PWSID NY3503531). Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-10-07. Inspectors recorded 1 significant deficiency.

What Should Harriman Residents Do?

1
Consider a reverse-osmosis filter
Reverse osmosis removes more than 95% of PFAS. Standard carbon pitchers do not.
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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