Federal water monitoring extends to thousands of public water systems, and in Elmsford, New York, that tracking has turned up PFAS — the detection is logged in the EPA compliance record and reflects samples collected under routine Safe Drinking Water Act reporting requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-06-04

PFAS in Elmsford Tap Water

Elmsford, New York has 1 EPA violation related to pfas in drinking water.

This analysis covers 9,773 residents across 1 ZIP code in Elmsford.

Elmsford's overall water quality grade is B (79/100).

Is PFAS in Elmsford Water Safe?

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis or granular activated carbon filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.

EPA Violations for PFAS in Elmsford

Health Effects of PFAS

• Increased risk of kidney and testicular cancer
• Thyroid disease and immune system suppression
• Reproductive problems and reduced fertility
• Elevated cholesterol and liver effects
• Developmental effects in infants and children

Health risk severity: High. Governed by the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (2024).

How PFAS Gets Into Drinking Water

• Firefighting foam (AFFF) used at military bases and airports
• Industrial manufacturing (non-stick coatings, stain-resistant fabrics)
• Wastewater treatment plants that receive industrial discharge
• Landfill leachate from PFAS-containing consumer products

What to Do About PFAS in Elmsford Water

1. Install a reverse osmosis system (most effective — removes 90%+ of PFAS)
2. Granular activated carbon (GAC) filters remove some PFAS compounds
3. Look for NSF 53 or NSF 58 certification specifically tested for PFAS
4. Pitcher filters with activated carbon provide partial reduction

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for pfas removal.

Related

• PFAS — National Overview
• PFAS in New York
• New York Water Quality
• Elmsford Water Quality
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