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Schaghticoke, NY Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Troy City Pws PWSID: NY4100050 Updated: 2026 Q2
✅

No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 10.60 ppb, 71% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

B

Schaghticoke earns a B for water quality

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

Lead: 10.60 ppb — 71% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
10 violations since 2015, 3 health-based
No violations currently open
Schaghticoke's lead level vs. all New York community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 10.60 ppb — 71% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 4% of New York utilities
Population Served
886
~13269 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
71% of EPA action level
10.60 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 10.60 ppb, 71% 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 2022 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2021 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2021 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2018 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 81.63 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2018 Resolved
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2018 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 81.6 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2017 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2015 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 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

10 violations are on record since 2015, of which 3 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Troy City Pws
PWSID NY4100050
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 886
Service connections 13,269
Systems serving this area 3
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schaghticoke tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 10.60 ppb, 71% of the action level.
Does Schaghticoke water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Schaghticoke? ▼
Troy City Pws (PWSID NY4100050), 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 2025-12-10. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Schaghticoke 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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