Cornell University
Surface water · Private · HUMPRHEYS SERVICE BUILDING
This page shows official EPA compliance records for Cornell University, including PFAS monitoring data, violation history, contaminant test results, treatment options, and certified testing lab links for New York.
Cornell University is a surface water system serving 31,581 residents in Ithaca, New York (PWSID: NY5417686). No open health-based violations are recorded in the EPA federal database for this system. EPA UCMR 5 monitoring returned 116 PFAS records for this utility.
At a Glance
NY5417686Intelligence Summary · Cornell University
No Concerns Detected
Water meets all safety standards with no detected exceedances.
No open health violations on record. This utility has no active EPA violations involving contaminants exceeding legal limits. Always verify with your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for annual test results.
Utility Overview
Population Served
31,581
Source Type
Surface water
Ownership
Private
PWSID
NY5417686
Detected Contaminants
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View on EPA ECHOViolation History
Sourced from EPA SDWIS. Health-based violations mean a contaminant exceeded the legal limit. Monitoring/Reporting violations mean required test results were not submitted to EPA — not necessarily that the water is unsafe.
Monitoring & Reporting — Lead
ResolvedMonitoring & Reporting — Lead
ResolvedMonitoring & Reporting — Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
ResolvedEPA UCMR 5 monitoring (2023–2025) returned 116 PFAS records for Cornell University. Detection is not a regulatory violation, but indicates PFAS compounds were measured during the unregulated contaminant monitoring cycle. Review the full records and compare detected levels against current EPA MCLs.
What should I do next?
PFAS monitoring records are on file for Cornell University. Review the detected compounds, compare them with current regulatory guidance, and check whether your home filter is certified for PFAS reduction.
Cornell University — Water Quality FAQs
Explore This Water System
Ithaca water quality overview
All utilities serving Ithaca, violations, and PFAS records
New York drinking water report
State-level utility directory, open violations, and PFAS data
PFAS monitoring records for this system
Official EPA UCMR 5 sampling data — 116 records
Official EPA contamination & sampling records
Violation history, PFAS detections, and official source links
Certified water testing labs in New York
State-certified labs for PFAS, lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing
Water treatment options
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and whole-home filtration guides
About this data
Data sources, update cadence, and accuracy notes
NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
Nearby water system — compare violations and PFAS records
SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
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Common Questions About This Water System
Does Cornell University have PFAS monitoring records?
116 official EPA UCMR 5 PFAS sampling records on file
Are there EPA violations on record for Cornell University?
No health-based violations recorded in EPA SDWIS
How do I get my water tested in New York?
State-certified labs for PFAS, lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing
What water treatment options address these contaminants?
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and whole-home filtration guides with NSF certification data
Which other utilities serve Ithaca?
All EPA-tracked water systems serving Ithaca, NY
Where can I find official sampling records for this system?
Official EPA SDWIS violations and UCMR 5 PFAS sampling records with source links
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