West Carthage Tap Water Quality Report
West Carthage's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Other systems listed for West Carthage with results above guidelines: CARTHAGE VILLAGE (3 above guidelines)
People Served
1,734
Health-based violations since 2020
2
WEST CARTHAGE VILLAGE. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Dec 2020 · WEST CARTHAGE VILLAGE
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is West Carthage Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. West Carthage's water has 3 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs).
WEST CARTHAGE VILLAGE, West Carthage's water system, serves 1,734 people. 1 other system is listed for West Carthage. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to WEST CARTHAGE VILLAGE's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for WEST CARTHAGE VILLAGE is from Dec 2020.
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West Carthage Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for West Carthage, NY
We read West Carthage, NY’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs
- 12 results on file
- No PFAS results on record
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Recommended Water Filters for West Carthage
Based on West Carthage's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs, independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
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Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 3 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
On a private well near West Carthage? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Jefferson County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About West Carthage Tap Water
West Carthage's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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