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9,917 people served · 18 water systems
BREWSTER, New York is a small town with 9,917 residents served by a network of 18 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP code 10509.
BREWSTER's drinking water utilities have maintained full EPA compliance over the most recent five-year reporting window — no health-based MCL exceedances have been recorded.
Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS
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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.
EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving BREWSTER. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.
No health-based violations in the last 5 years.
BREWSTER's water systems have met EPA health-based Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) requirements throughout the EPA reporting window. This does not mean zero detection of regulated contaminants — it means all measured concentrations remained below their federal action levels.
GREEN CHIMNEYS: MAIN WELL
PWSID: NY3921720
500 served
DELANCY STREET FOUNDATION (CASTLE)
PWSID: NY3930031
48 served
RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS
PWSID: NY3902011
36 served
BIRCH HILL ACRES
PWSID: NY3930047
60 served
SPRINGHOUSE ESTATES W.W. CORP.
PWSID: NY3920093
162 served
PEACEABLE HILL WATER DISTRICT
PWSID: NY3919662
475 served
STARR RIDGE MANOR
PWSID: NY3905681
295 served
FOX HILL ESTATES
PWSID: NY3905682
100 served
BREWSTER HEIGHTS
PWSID: NY3905680
1,350 served
BLACKBERRY HILL
PWSID: NY3905683
500 served
HILLCREST WATER DISTRICT
PWSID: NY3905705
400 served
MOUNTAIN BROOK HOMES
PWSID: NY3905703
125 served
TILLY FOSTER APARTMENTS
PWSID: NY3905872
36 served
HOLLY STREAM CONDOMINIUM APTS
PWSID: NY3903712
168 served
BREWSTER VILLAGE
PWSID: NY3903639
2,162 served
VAILS GROVE COOPERATIVE
PWSID: NY3903654
500 served
BUCHANAN VILLAGE
PWSID: NY5903422
2,200 served
DOVER PLAINS WATER CO
PWSID: NY1302761
800 served
This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that remained within 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.
This city's water had no EPA health-based violations in the last 5 years.
BREWSTER has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 18 water systems serving 9,917 people.
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.
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.
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