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Poughkeepsie, New York Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 32 water systems serving 96,285 people.

0
Very Poor
out of 100

Water Source

32
Water Systems
96K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium15.8 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
158%
Above guideline
PFOS0.006 0.004 ug/L0.300 ug/L(EWG)
143%
Above limit
PFPeA0.003 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (7)

66

Jan 1, 2025

moderate

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

52

Oct 1, 2023

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2021

moderate

Resolved Violations (493)

03

Jan 1, 2025 — Mar 31, 2025

moderate

03

Jan 1, 2025 — Mar 31, 2025

moderate

03

Jan 1, 2025 — Mar 31, 2025

moderate

03

Jan 1, 2025 — Mar 31, 2025

moderate

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

+ 488 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poughkeepsie tap water safe to drink?

Poughkeepsie's water has 1 contaminant detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Poughkeepsie tap water?

3 contaminants have been detected in Poughkeepsie's water supply across 32 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Poughkeepsie?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Poughkeepsie's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Poughkeepsie have any water quality violations?

Yes, Poughkeepsie currently has 141 active violations. See the violations section above for details.