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Water quality report · updated Jul 2026

Is Goshen (T), NY Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Graded F — but Copper was detected above EPA limits. Here's what's in the water and how to remove it. What to do ↓

1 contaminant over a legal limit
3.1 ppb lead, 90th percentile · low
41 unresolved violations
3K people served by 9 water systems

PWSID NY3510449 · moderate data confidence · local government utility

Reviewed by WaterVerge Editorial Team · Last updated July 2026
F 43 / 100

#798 of 810New York cities
How we grade →

01The verdict: is Goshen (T) water safe?

Goshen (T)'s drinking water has significant quality concerns based on EPA testing data. With a grade of F (43/100), the system has issues across multiple categories. A water filter is recommended for all residents. The city's 9 water systems serve approximately 3,487 residents using surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs).

The concern

Copper is over its legal limit

Measured at 1.80 mg/L against the EPA Action Level of 1.3 mg/L. The ledger below shows how far over — and which filter removes it.

See the measurement ↓
The good news

Lead is well under the limit

90th-percentile lead is 3.1 ppb — beneath the 15 ppb federal action level and under the 5 ppb watch threshold.

See the trend ↓
Keep watching

19 violations in the last five years

Recent compliance history is the best predictor of future problems — the year-by-year record is below.

See the record ↓

Goshen (T)'s drinking water received a grade of F (43 out of 100), indicating failing water quality. The city's 9 water systems serve approximately 3,487 residents using purchased surface water.

Lead levels were measured at 3.1 ppb (90th percentile), well within EPA limits. This system has not yet been tested for PFAS under the EPA UCMR 5 program. The system has 458 violations on record, including 20 health-based violations. 41 remain unresolved.

Goshen (T) ranks #798 out of 810 cities in New York for water quality, placing it among the lowest-rated in the state. The city draws from surface water sources, which are more susceptible to seasonal runoff and agricultural contamination, requiring extensive multi-barrier treatment including coagulation, filtration, and disinfection. The system has seen 19 violations in the past five years, suggesting a pattern of compliance challenges that residents should monitor closely.

How the 43/100 breaks down Methodology →
ViolationsHistorical violation record including health-based and monitoring violations.
0 / 45F
Lead & CopperLead at 3.1 ppb (90th percentile).
14 / 20C
ContaminantsPFAS + legacy contaminant analysis.
17 / 20B
ComplianceMonitoring and reporting compliance with EPA regulations.
8 / 10B
Source RiskWater source: Purchased surface water.
4 / 5B

02What's in Goshen (T)'s water

Every contaminant flagged in Goshen (T), on one shared scale: distance to its own legal limit. The red line is the limit — anything past it is out of compliance, and the closer a bar gets, the less headroom the system has.

2 detections · sorted by % of legal limit
Over the limit Elevated — watch Within limits
0 50% LEGAL LIMIT 150%

Over Limit — EPA Action Level: 1.3 mg/L

Exceeds the EPA action level. Copper leaches from household plumbing — flush taps for 30 seconds before drinking, and consider a certified filter.
Exceeds Limit What to do →
2 contaminants tested under EPA SDWIS, LCR and UCMR programs · 2 detected · not yet tested for PFAS under UCMR 5

Full contaminants report

Contaminant Detected Level EPA Limit Unit Category Status
Lead (90th percentile) 3.1 15 ppb Inorganic Safe
Copper (90th percentile) 1.80 1.3 mg/L Inorganic Over Limit
Data source: EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, local utility CCR.

03Goshen (T)'s ten-year track record

Each box is one year. A green check means no EPA violations; a numbered badge counts that year's violations — red if any were health-based, amber if they were monitoring or paperwork issues. The system has 458 violations on record, including 20 health-based violations. 41 remain unresolved.

1 of the last ten years was clean. The numbered years had EPA violations — red when any were health-based, amber when they were paperwork or missed-testing issues.

11 health-based in 10 yrs 21 monitoring & paperwork 15 still unresolved
UpdateWater quality data updatedLatest EPA compliance and testing data incorporated into Goshen (T)'s water quality assessment. Grade: F (43/100).
Violation3 drinking water violations recordedContaminants: LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Consumer Confidence Rule.Open
Violation5 drinking water violations recordedContaminants: LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS.Open
Violation2 drinking water violations recordedContaminants: Consumer Confidence Rule.Open
DisasterREMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDAFederal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-4615). Hurricane event — may have impacted local water infrastructure.
DisasterREMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDAFederal disaster declaration (FEMA DR-3572). Hurricane event — may have impacted local water infrastructure.
Lead, 90th percentileppb · lower is better
05101520EPA action level · 15 ppb1993 — 12 ppb2001 — 5 ppb2003 — 17 ppb2004 — 7 ppb2005 — 2 ppb2006 — 6.8 ppb2007 — 3 ppb2008 — 1.9 ppb2009 — 2 ppb2010 — 3.9 ppb2011 — 9.2 ppb2012 — 1.3 ppb2013 — 2.3 ppb2014 — 1.6 ppb2015 — 2.1 ppb2016 — 1 ppb2017 — 2.2 ppb2018 — 1 ppb2019 — 3.7 ppb2020 — 1 ppb2021 — 4.3 ppb2022 — 6.6 ppb2023 — 1 ppb2024 — 2.5 ppb2025 — 1.1 ppb121.1199320062011201620212025

Down 11 ppb since 1993. Latest reading: 1.1 ppb (2025) — 7% of the action level. Sampled at higher-risk homes (90th percentile).

Copper, 90th percentilemg/L

1.8mg/L(2004)

One sampling round on record — 138% of the 1.3mg/L EPA action level. Sampled at higher-risk homes (90th percentile).

04Where Goshen (T)'s water comes from

Goshen (T)'s drinking water comes primarily from surface water sources such as rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.

Source

Purchased Surface Water

Rivers, lakes, or reservoirs — more exposed to runoff, agriculture, and seasonal swings than groundwater.

Treatment

Wholesale supplier

Multi-barrier treatment: coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to meet EPA standards.

Distribution

9 systems

9 water systems, operated under local government ownership.

Delivery

3,487 people

Residents served across Goshen (T)'s service area.

Surface water systems require multi-stage treatment including coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to meet EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards. These sources can be impacted by seasonal changes, stormwater runoff, upstream agriculture, and industrial discharge. The system is operated by local government ownership and serves approximately 3,487 people through 9 water systems.

System namePWSIDPopulationSource
VALLEY VIEW CTR FOR NURSING CARE & REHAB NY3510449 850 Purchased Surface Water
MID HUDSON PSYCHIATRIC CENTER NY3510587 850 Groundwater
GOSHEN W.D. #2 (ARCADIA HILLS) NY3503605 822 Groundwater
GOSHEN W.D. #1 (HAMBLETONIAN PARK) NY3503529 723 Groundwater
O.C. CORRECTIONAL FACILITY NY3530149 565 Purchased Surface Water
SISTERS OF ST. DOMINIC NY3517484 250 Groundwater
GOSHEN RESIDENTIAL CENTER NY3503040 213 Groundwater
SCOTCHTOWN PARK NY3503555 180 Groundwater
STONE HEDGE NY3503614 134 Groundwater

Water bodies near Goshen (T)

Wallkill River · river

As a surface-water system, these water bodies may directly influence Goshen (T)'s drinking water supply.

05Pressure on Goshen (T)'s watershed

Outside forces that shape what reaches the treatment plant. None of these is a verdict on the tap by itself — but each adds pressure worth knowing about.

Flood & storm history

Recurring — declared disasters

10 federal disaster declarations on record for Orange County. Flooding and severe storms can overwhelm treatment plants, cause sewage overflows, and push runoff into supplies.

REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA Sep 2021 · DR-4615
REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA Sep 2021 · DR-3572
HURRICANE HENRI Aug 2021 · DR-3565

Drought

D1 — moderate drought

Orange County is in D1 (moderate drought) per the U.S. Drought Monitor (week of Jul 2026). Drought can raise disinfection-byproduct levels and taste/odor issues as utilities draw from lower reservoirs.

Weeks at D2+ in the last 5 years4 wks
Months in D2+ over the last 30 years10.4%

06How Goshen (T) compares

Scores for nearby New York cities on one line, with the average marked.

New York (C)
89 · A-
Smithtown (T)
84.8 · B+
Islip (T)
71.8 · B-
Goshen (T) (this city)
43 · F

dashed line = New York average (78/100)

Goshen (T) scores 43/100below the New York average of 78/100. Full New York rankings →

Orange water quality rankings
Compare all cities in the county — grades, violations, and contaminant data side by side.

07What to do at home

Steps matched to what testing actually found in Goshen (T)'s water — not generic advice.

Because of copper

Filter drinking & cooking water

NSF-certified water filter. Copper exceeds the EPA action level of 1.3 mg/L

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Because lead was detected

Flush taps & check your service line

Lead leaches from pipes as water sits. Run cold water 30 seconds before drinking (especially mornings), and ask the utility whether your address still has a lead service line.

Lead risks explained →
Stay informed

Watch for Goshen (T) alerts

This area has a history of flood declarations — after severe weather, watch for boil-water advisories from the utility, and check the live alerts on this page.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Goshen (T), NY tap water safe to drink?

Goshen (T)'s water quality earned a grade of F (43/100). Significant issues have been found. A water filter is strongly recommended. The city ranks #798 out of 810 cities tested in New York.

What contaminants are in Goshen (T)'s water?

Lead was measured at 3.1 ppb (90th percentile). 458 violations are on record.

How is Goshen (T)'s water quality grade calculated?

The grade is based on four factors: violation history (40%), lead and copper levels (25%), PFAS contamination (25%), and regulatory compliance (10%). The score is also adjusted based on how complete the available data is. See our methodology page for full details.

Do I need a water filter in Goshen (T)?

Based on current data, basic filtration should suffice for additional peace of mind.

Where does Goshen (T)'s water come from?

Goshen (T)'s water is sourced from Purchased surface water. The city has 9 water systems serving approximately 3,487 residents.

What health violations has Goshen (T)'s water system had?

Goshen (T) has 20 health-based violations on record. The most recent violation was recorded in July 2025. Health-based violations mean the water exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for a regulated substance. 41 violations remain unresolved.

How does Goshen (T)'s water compare to other cities?

Goshen (T) ranks #798 out of 810 cities in New York (better than 1% of state cities) and #14364 out of 15382 cities nationally (7th percentile). The grade of F reflects the combined assessment of violation history, lead and copper levels, PFAS contamination, and regulatory compliance.

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About Goshen (T), NY: Goshen is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 14,571 at the 2020 census. The town is named after the Biblical Land of Goshen. It contains a village also called Goshen, which is the county seat of Orange County. The town is centrally located in the county. Median household income $115,000 · median home value $403,333 · median age 43.4 · 78.3% homeowners · 39.2% college educated. Wikipedia → Sources: EPA SDWIS & ECHO · UCMR 3–5 · Lead & Copper Rule samples · EPA TRI · U.S. Drought Monitor · FEMA declarations. Data last updated Jul 2026. Analysis by the WaterVerge Editorial Team · methodology.