Mcwa
Surface water · Public/Private · MCWA- SHOREMONT WATER TREATMENT PLANT, 4799 DEWEY AVENUE, P.O. BOX 12697
This page shows official EPA compliance records for Mcwa, including PFAS monitoring data, violation history, contaminant test results, treatment options, and certified testing lab links for New York.
Mcwa is a surface water system serving 768,458 residents in Batavia,Brighton,Chili,Churchville,Clarkson,East Rochester,Fairport,Gates,Greece,Hamlin,Henrietta,Honeoye Falls,Irondequoit,Kendall,Mendon,Oakfield,Oakfield,Ogden,Parma,Penfield,Perinton,Pittsford,Pittsford,Riga,Rochester,Rush,Scottsville,Spencerport,Sweden,Victor,Victor,Webster,Wheatland, New York (PWSID: NY2701047). The system currently has 1 open health-based violation recorded in the EPA federal database, involving Lead. EPA UCMR 5 monitoring returned 522 PFAS records for this utility.
At a Glance
NY2701047Intelligence Summary · Mcwa
Low Concern
Minor detections below regulatory limits. Routine monitoring adequate.
Why low?
This utility has 1 open health-based violation recorded by the EPA involving Lead. These are cases where a contaminant exceeded the EPA's legal limit and has not yet been formally resolved in the federal database. Contact the utility directly or review their latest Consumer Confidence Report for current status.
Utility Overview
Population Served
768,458
Source Type
Surface water
Ownership
Public/Private
PWSID
NY2701047
Detected Contaminants
CCR data ingestion in progress
Contaminant detection levels from Consumer Confidence Reports are being parsed and linked to utilities. Check back soon, or view the official report directly from the EPA links below.
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.
Treatment Technique — Lead
OpenEPA UCMR 5 monitoring (2023–2025) returned 522 PFAS records for Mcwa. 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.
Filtration Recommendations
Based on contaminants found in health-based violations, these treatment methods are most relevant for residents.
Reverse Osmosis
Reverse osmosis (RO) is the most comprehensive point-of-use water treatment technology available for residential use.
Activated Carbon
Activated carbon is the most widely used residential water treatment technology.
Utilities With Similar Violations in New York
Other New York water systems with health-based violations involving the same contaminants detected at Mcwa.
What should I do next?
PFAS monitoring records are on file for Mcwa. Review the detected compounds, compare them with current regulatory guidance, and check whether your home filter is certified for PFAS reduction.
Mcwa — Water Quality FAQs
Explore This Water System
Batavia water quality overview
All utilities serving Batavia, 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 — 522 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 Mcwa have PFAS monitoring records?
522 official EPA UCMR 5 PFAS sampling records on file
Are there EPA violations on record for Mcwa?
1 health-based violation 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 Batavia?
All EPA-tracked water systems serving Batavia, 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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