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Public water system · NY5730106

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Salem Water Department

Community water system in Washington County, New York, drawing primarily on groundwater.

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

Population served

915

Service connections

314

Primary source

GW

Groundwater

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDNY5730106
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served915
Service connections314
Primary water sourceGroundwater
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyNY state drinking water program
City servedSalem (V)
StateNew York
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2014-05-01243100NoResolved
2004-12-15631030YesResolved

Salem Water Department: frequently asked questions

Is Salem Water Department's water safe to drink?

Salem Water Department 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 Salem Water Department?

Salem Water Department (PWSID NY5730106) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NY state drinking water program.

How many people does Salem Water Department serve?

Salem Water Department reports serving 915 people through 314 service connections in Washington County, New York.

Where does Salem Water Department get its water?

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

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