Essex County Water Quality

Essex County, New York has a water quality grade of F with a score of 34.9/100, based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System data. The county has 16 health-based drinking water violations on record.

Essex County has 16 health-based drinking water violations recorded by the EPA. Health-based violations indicate instances where contaminant levels exceeded EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). Violations may have been resolved — check with your local water utility for current status.

Essex County's water quality score of 34.9/100 is lower than the New York state average of 40.1. The average water quality grade across New York is D, based on data from 57 counties with available water quality data.

Based on EPA data, Essex County has a water quality grade of F (34.9/100). This indicates below-average water quality with significant compliance issues. Residents may want to consider home water filtration. For the most up-to-date information, contact your local water utility or review your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

Essex County has 16 health-based drinking water violations on record from the EPA SDWIS database. A higher violation count can result from aging infrastructure, underfunded water utilities, agricultural runoff contamination, or industrial pollution. Counties with more water systems may also see more violations simply due to scale. Residents concerned about water quality should consider independent water testing and home filtration systems.

Essex County ranks #35 out of 57 counties in New York by water quality score (1 = best). With a score of 34.9/100, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide. Rankings are based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data including health-based violations and compliance records.