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PWS IDNY1302760
PWS NameBEACON CITY
PWS TypeCommunity water system
Owner TypeLocal government
Primary SourceSurface water
Primacy TypeState
Is Wholesaler?No
Population Served14370
County ServedDutchess

Note


The tables below list all violations that the state reported to EPA for this water system. Health-based violations are listed first, followed by treatment technique, MRDL, monitoring, reporting, and other violations.

Health-based Violations of maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) or maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs), which specify the highest concentrations of contaminants or disinfectants, respectively, allowed in drinking water; or of treatment technique (TT) rules, which specify required processes intended to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water. MCLs, MRDLs, and treatment technique rules are all health-based drinking water standards.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Treatment Technique A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Monitoring & reporting Failure to conduct regular monitoring of drinking water quality, as required by SDWA, or to submit monitoring results in a timely fashion to the primacy agency or EPA.
Public notification & other Failure to provide notification to the public as required by the Violations of Public Notification Rule and the Consumer Confidence Report Rule, and violations of other requirements such as those violations related to variances and exemptions.

PWS Violation


Violations

Violation Category CodeViolation Type DescriptionRule NameContaminant NameViolation IDCompliance Status DescriptionCompliance Period Begin DateCompliance Period End DateIs Health Based Ind
TTTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleLong Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule518Returned to Compliance01-APR-202530-APR-2025Yes
OtherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence RuleConsumer Confidence Rule511Returned to Compliance01-JUL-2016 - No
OtherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate ReportingConsumer Confidence RuleConsumer Confidence Rule510Returned to Compliance01-SEP-2015 - No
OtherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence RuleConsumer Confidence Rule509Returned to Compliance01-JUL-2014 - No
OtherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence RuleConsumer Confidence Rule407Returned to Compliance01-JUL-2007 - No
MRFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/RLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule508Returned to Compliance01-JUN-2007 - No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)295Returned to Compliance01-JUL-199531-JUL-1995Yes
TTTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)Surface Water Treatment RuleSurface Water Treatment Rule193Returned to Compliance01-JUL-199331-JUL-1993Yes
TTFailure to Filter (SWTR)Surface Water Treatment RuleSurface Water Treatment Rule9999997Returned to Compliance01-JAN-199230-OCT-1995Yes
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Enforcement Actions


Enforcement Actions

Latest Enforcement IDAssociated To Violation IDEnforcement Action Type CodeEnforcement Action DescriptionEnforcement DateOriginator DescriptionEnforcement Comment
532518SOXState Compliance achieved05-MAY-2025State -
516510SOXState Compliance achieved13-NOV-2019StateCertification received 8-25-2016
515511SOXState Compliance achieved05-JAN-2018StateAWQR Certification received 10/25/2017
512509SOXState Compliance achieved14-AUG-2014StateVerified posting on web
510508SOXState Compliance achieved20-SEP-2008StatePWS in compliance with 30 samples for PbCu taken between 7/11/2008-9/20/2008.
408407SOXState Compliance achieved07-JAN-2008State -
207295SOXState Compliance achieved22-MAR-2007State -
99999979999997SOXState Compliance achieved30-OCT-1995ODSWeb -
509193SOXState Compliance achieved04-APR-1994StateNYSDOH rec'd direct filtration treatment plans on 7/27/1993, plans were approved by NYSDOH on 4/4/1994. File # 22092 (1994-1995 correspondence) missing from basement of DCDOH. Lee Felshin and Marie Brule both say plant has been up and running for over 10 years; SOX as of date of approval letter 4/4/1994.
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PWS Facilities


All Facilities

Facility NameFacility IDIs SourceFacility Type DescriptionWater Type DescriptionAvailability DescriptionFacility Activity Status
CARGILL RESERVOIR34024YesReservoirSurface waterPermanentActive
WELL 853457YesWell Ground waterPermanentActive
WELL 212785YesWell Ground waterPermanentActive
WELL 112784YesWell Ground waterPermanentActive
POCKET RESERVOIR92148YesReservoirSurface waterPermanentActive
MELZINGAH RESERVOIR34026YesReservoirSurface waterPermanentActive
MT BEACON RESERVOIR34025YesReservoirSurface waterPermanentActive
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM39292NoDistribution System/Zone - - Active
STAGE 2 IDSE76534NoDistribution System/Zone - - Active
CONNECTION TO FISHKILL (T) WATER POLO73442NoOther - - Active
GLENDALE PUMP FACILITY72318NoPump Facility - - Active
MT BEACON / EAST MAIN PUMP FACILITY72319NoPump Facility - - Active
MT BEACON / POCKET STORAGE TANK60676NoStorage - - Active
HOWLAND / GRANDVIEW TANK60677NoStorage - - Active
FAIRVIEW TANK60678NoStorage - - Active
TREATMENT PLANT - DIRECT FILTRATION4958NoTreatment Plant - - Active
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PWS Treatment Processes


Treatment Processes

Facility NameFacility IDTreatment ProcessTreatment Objective
TREATMENT PLANT - DIRECT FILTRATION4958Filtration, Rapid SandParticulate removal
TREATMENT PLANT - DIRECT FILTRATION4958Gaseous Chlorination, PreDisinfection
TREATMENT PLANT - DIRECT FILTRATION4958Rapid MixParticulate removal
TREATMENT PLANT - DIRECT FILTRATION4958CoagulationParticulate removal
TREATMENT PLANT - DIRECT FILTRATION4958pH Adjustment, PreParticulate removal
TREATMENT PLANT - DIRECT FILTRATION4958Gaseous Chlorination, PostDisinfection
TREATMENT PLANT - DIRECT FILTRATION4958Inhibitor, OrthophosphateCorrosion control
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For more information on a Water System:
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