Penn Yan
NY

Is Penn Yan, NY Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Penn Yan, NY tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.

1Water system
1ZIP codes
0%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Latest data2023-11-27

Where Does Penn Yan Get Its Water?

Water in Penn Yan, NY is provided by 1 public water system: PENN YAN VILLAGE.

How Is Penn Yan Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes post-ozone biofiltration.

What's in Penn Yan Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Penn Yan public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 9 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
6:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 1 ZIP Within guideline
8:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFBA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Penn Yan

Current EPA monitoring data for Penn Yan shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Penn Yan Tap Water

Is Penn Yan tap water safe to drink?

Penn Yan tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.

What contaminants are in Penn Yan tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Penn Yan water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 6:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Penn Yan get its drinking water?

Penn Yan receives water from one public water system, including PENN YAN VILLAGE.

Do I need a water filter in Penn Yan?

Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Penn Yan. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.

How often is Penn Yan tap water tested?

Public water systems in Penn Yan are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2023-11-27.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Penn Yan

Water utilities serving Penn Yan, NY

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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