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36,935 people served · 12 water systems
AUBURN, New York is a small city with 36,935 residents served by a network of 12 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP code 13021.
AUBURN'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 AUBURN. 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.
AUBURN'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.
AUBURN
PWSID: NY0501710
27,179 served
SPRINGPORT WD #2 & FLEMING WD #6
PWSID: NY0530063
52 served
FLEMING WD #1
PWSID: NY0501718
1,800 served
AURELIUS WD NO 3
PWSID: NY0511732
872 served
AURELIUS WD NO 1
PWSID: NY0501711
440 served
AURELIUS WD NO 2
PWSID: NY0511731
520 served
SENNETT CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICTS
PWSID: NY0511741
1,467 served
THROOP WD NO1
PWSID: NY0501724
400 served
OWASCO WATER DISTRICT
PWSID: NY0501721
3,000 served
WESTBURY WATER DISTRICT-CCWSA
PWSID: NY0530046
67 served
CAYUGA COUNTY WATER & SEWER
PWSID: NY0530012
958 served
CCWSA PHASE 1A:AUR, FLEM, SPRING
PWSID: NY0530047
180 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.
AUBURN has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 12 water systems serving 36,935 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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