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Cornell University

Community water system in Tompkins County, New York, drawing primarily on surface water.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

31,581

Service connections

239

Primary source

SW

Surface water

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDNY5417686
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served31,581
Service connections239
Primary water sourceSurface water
Owner typePrivate
Primacy agencyNY state drinking water program
City servedIthaca (C)
StateNew York
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

Violations data landing soon.

EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Cornell University are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.

Cornell University: frequently asked questions

Is Cornell University's water safe to drink?

Cornell University 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 Cornell University?

Cornell University (PWSID NY5417686) is a private-owned community water system, regulated by the NY state drinking water program.

How many people does Cornell University serve?

Cornell University reports serving 31,581 people through 239 service connections in Tompkins County, New York.

Where does Cornell University get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.

Other water systems in Tompkins County

Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
Ithaca CityTompkins29,457CommunitySurface water
Ithaca Town WdTompkins13,000CommunityPurchased surface water
Cayuga Heights VillageTompkins3,170CommunityPurchased surface water
Lansing (V)Tompkins3,100CommunityPurchased surface water
Lansing (T) Consolidated WdTompkins3,000CommunityPurchased surface water
Groton VillageTompkins2,470CommunityGroundwater under influence of surface water