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Public water system · NY2701047

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Mcwa

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

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

Population served

768,458

Service connections

177,132

Primary source

SW

Surface water

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDNY2701047
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served768,458
Service connections177,132
Primary water sourceSurface water
Owner typePublic/private partnership
Primacy agencyNY state drinking water program
City servedWheatland (T)
StateNew York
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

Violations data landing soon.

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

Mcwa: frequently asked questions

Is Mcwa's water safe to drink?

Mcwa 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 Mcwa?

Mcwa (PWSID NY2701047) is a public/private partnership-owned community water system, regulated by the NY state drinking water program.

How many people does Mcwa serve?

Mcwa reports serving 768,458 people through 177,132 service connections in Orleans County, New York.

Where does Mcwa get its water?

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

Other water systems in Orleans County

Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
Jay Peak Water SystemOrleans6,740CommunityGroundwater
Medina VillageOrleans6,500CommunityPurchased surface water
Albion VillageOrleans6,000CommunitySurface water
Newport City Water SystemOrleans4,766CommunityGroundwater
Mcwa Kendall Water DistrictOrleans3,000CommunityPurchased surface water
Carlton Water DistrictOrleans2,800CommunityPurchased surface water