Public water system · NY0701011
ActiveBig Flats Water District 5
Community water system in Chemung County, New York, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
8,489
Service connections
1,580
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-06-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2000-04-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-01-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-09-01 | 01 | 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
Big Flats Water District 5: frequently asked questions
Is Big Flats Water District 5's water safe to drink?
Big Flats Water District 5 is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the NY state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Big Flats Water District 5?
Big Flats Water District 5 (PWSID NY0701011) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NY state drinking water program.
How many people does Big Flats Water District 5 serve?
Big Flats Water District 5 reports serving 8,489 people through 1,580 service connections in Chemung County, New York.
Where does Big Flats Water District 5 get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Chemung County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira Water Board | Chemung | 54,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Chemung County Fairgrounds | Chemung | 32,800 | Transient non-community | Purchased surface water |
| Horseheads Village | Chemung | 15,000 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |
| Park Station Recreation Center | Chemung | 1,560 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| His Tabernacle Family Church | Chemung | 850 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Wellsburg Village | Chemung | 580 | Community | Purchased surface water |