POUGHKEEPSIE, New York Tap Water Quality

98,115 people served · 34 water systems

Failing

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York is a mid-sized community with 98,115 residents served by 34 distinct public water systems. Water service covers ZIP codes 12601, 12603.

POUGHKEEPSIE has accumulated a significant number of EPA health-based violations. Reviewing the contaminants involved, requesting your utility's Consumer Confidence Report, and using certified point-of-use filtration is strongly advisable.

EPA reporting identifies Radium and Radium among the regulated contaminants associated with POUGHKEEPSIE's recent health-based violations. Each contaminant has different sources, health implications, and recommended mitigation steps — links to the full EPA reference for each are listed alongside the violation history below.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.

ZIP Codes Served

12601 12603

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving POUGHKEEPSIE. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

Radiumradiological

EPA Code 4000 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violations

EPA Limit

5 pCi/L

Last Reading

18.6 PCI/L

First Reported

Apr 2022

Most Recent

Oct 2025

What this violation means

Radium-226 and Radium-228 occur naturally in groundwater, particularly in regions with granite or sandstone aquifers. Long-term ingestion increases the risk of bone, sinus, and other cancers because radium concentrates in bone tissue.

Recommended precautions

→Reverse osmosis and ion exchange (water softeners) remove radium.
→Boiling does NOT remove radium and may concentrate it.
→Private well users in radium-rich geology should test every 3–5 years.

Read the complete guide to Radium

Radiumradiological

EPA Code 4010 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violations

EPA Limit

5 pCi/L

Last Reading

14.64 PCI/L

First Reported

Apr 2022

Most Recent

Oct 2025

What this violation means

Recommended precautions

→Reverse osmosis and ion exchange (water softeners) remove radium.
→Boiling does NOT remove radium and may concentrate it.
→Private well users in radium-rich geology should test every 3–5 years.

Read the complete guide to Radium

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations only. Older violations may have been resolved; check your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report for current status.

Water Systems Serving POUGHKEEPSIE

CENTRAL DUTCHESS WATER LINE

PWSID: NY1330640

400 served

BIRCH HILL WATER

PWSID: NY1330021

200 served

PINEBROOK ESTATES

PWSID: NY1322156

400 served

DALTON FARMS

PWSID: NY1330010

2,100 served

ARBORS CONDOMINIUMS WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: NY1303219

450 served

GREENBUSH WATER DIST

PWSID: NY1330629

805 served

GREENFIELD WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: NY1302794

1,050 served

HYDE PARK REGIONAL

PWSID: NY1302796

6,928 served

QUAKER HILL ESTATES W D

PWSID: NY1302797

350 served

HARBOURD HILLS / ZONE D

PWSID: NY1302768

1,544 served

STAATSBURG WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: NY1302777

1,164 served

BIRCHWOOD COMMONS APARTMENTS

PWSID: NY1330798

40 served

RAMAPO APARTMENTS

PWSID: NY1318861

25 served

MONTCLAIR CONDOMINIUMS

PWSID: NY1303225

504 served

WOODHILL GREEN

PWSID: NY1303230

483 served

EASTDALE VILLAGE

PWSID: NY1330765

719 served

BROOKSIDE MEADOWS APARTMENTS

PWSID: NY1330601

600 served

SPRING CREEK APARTMENTS

PWSID: NY1321892

100 served

BLACK CREEK APTS

PWSID: NY5520381

80 served

FAIRWAY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

PWSID: NY1330342

168 served

SCHREIBER WATER WORKS

PWSID: NY1315971

80 served

26 violations

SHOREHAVEN CIVIC ASSOCIATION

PWSID: NY1302807

300 served

VALLEY DALE WATER CO

PWSID: NY1302813

500 served

ROKEBY HOMES, INC.

PWSID: NY1302799

160 served

TRADITION AT RED HOOK

PWSID: NY1330770

50 served

MONTROSE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

PWSID: NY5903436

3,100 served

ARBOR ARMS APARTMENTS

PWSID: NY1303214

70 served

TIVOLI VILLAGE WATER

PWSID: NY1302778

1,303 served

SLEEPY HOLLOW MOBILE PARK

PWSID: NY3510681

290 served

MAPLE TREE MOBILE HOMES

PWSID: NY3501333

111 served

POUGHKEEPSIE CITY

PWSID: NY1330291

30,639 served

POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD

PWSID: NY1302812

43,000 served

BUENA VISTA APARTMENTS

PWSID: NY5230224

52 served

GREEN MEADOW PARK WATER CO

PWSID: NY1302790

350 served

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that exceeded federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is POUGHKEEPSIE, New York tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had numerous EPA violations in the last 5 years. Consider filtered water.

How many EPA violations does POUGHKEEPSIE have?▼

POUGHKEEPSIE has 26 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 34 water systems serving 98,115 people.

What contaminants have been found in POUGHKEEPSIE water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 4000, 4010. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in POUGHKEEPSIE?▼

Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.

What should I do if there are violations in POUGHKEEPSIE?▼

Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.