What environmental databases are included?

This page aggregates data from eight EPA databases: Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS), Superfund/NPL sites, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Air Quality Index (AQI), Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST), NPDES water discharge permits, RCRA hazardous waste, and Brownfields.

What does the Air Quality Index (AQI) mean?

AQI is measured on a scale from 0 to 500. Values under 50 are 'Good,' 51-100 is 'Moderate,' and above 100 is 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.' AQI is measured at the county level since air quality monitoring stations are sparse. Your town shares its county's AQI reading.

What is a Superfund site?

A Superfund site is a location contaminated by hazardous waste that has been placed on the EPA's National Priorities List (NPL) for long-term cleanup. These sites pose serious risks to human health and the environment. Cleanup can take decades and cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

Potsdam, NY Water Quality, EPA Sites & Air Quality Data

Environmental Reporti

Water Systemsi

6community / 61 total

Water Violationsi

Drinking Wateri

SDWIS

Public water systems registered to serve this area. Community systems (CWS) provide water to residents year-round. Transient systems serve places like gas stations or restaurants. Violations indicate a system failed to meet federal drinking water standards.

Community Systemsi

Active Systemsi

Recent Violationsi

Transient (42)

Community (6)

Non-Transient (2)

Recent Violations (Last 5 Years)

BOYDEN BROOK MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY

15 violationsLatest: 2025-11-01

EPA

POTSDAM VILLAGE

6 violationsLatest: 2023-02-01

EPA

POTSDAM WATER DISTRICT NO. 1

6 violationsLatest: 2023-01-01

EPA

GARDEN PLACE ESTATES

14 violationsLatest: 2025-09-01

EPA

EV Charging & Alternative Fuel Stationsi

AFDC

Publicly listed alternative fuel and EV charging stations within the municipality. Data from the U.S. Department of Energy. "Open" stations are currently available for use; "Planned" stations are approved but not yet operational.

Total Stationsi

EV Stationsi

Level 2 Portsi

DC Fast Portsi

CHARGESMART_EVChargePoint NetworkEV ConnectElectrify AmericaTeslaTesla Destination

Barstow Motors GM154 Market StElectric1 L2 + 1 DCEV Connect

Best Western - Potsdam1 Main StreetElectric10 L2CHARGESMART_EV

EVolve NY Potsdam26 Maple StreetElectric4 DCElectrify America

Hampton Inn Potsdam169 Market StreetElectric10 L2CHARGESMART_EV

Hampton Inn Potsdam - Tesla Destination169 Market StElectric3 L2Tesla Destination

NATIONAL GRID CLARKSON U8 Clarkson AveElectric2 L2ChargePoint Network

Stewart's Shops - Tesla Supercharger26 Maple StreetElectric4 DCTesla