City of Watertown (NY) Water Quality

City of Watertown is a large public water system in EPA region 2 that provides tap water for the 13601 zip codes. It has 6 facilities where the water supply was tested for 85 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 71.4 µg/L. Some (3 of 16 or 19%) of the latest water samples showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 34.1 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the City of Watertown water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 1 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (4)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (4)

1,3-butadiene (4)

1,4-dioxane (4)

1-butanol (3)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (3)

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (4)

17-beta-estradiol (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (3)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (3)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (3)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (3)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (3)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (4)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (3)

4-androstene-3,17-dione (4)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (3)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (4)

anatoxin-a (8)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (3)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (4)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (8)

dimethipin (4)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (4)

equilin (4)

estriol (4)

estrone (4)

ethoprop (4)

Germanium (4)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (3)

lithium (3)

Manganese (4)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (4)

molinate (4)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (3)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (3)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (3)

o-toluidine (3)

oxyfluorfen (4)

perchlorate (6)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (3)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (3)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (3)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluorobutanoic acid (3)

perfluorodecanoic acid (3)

perfluorododecanoic acid (3)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (3)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (7)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluorohexanoic acid (3)

perfluorononanoic acid (7)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluorooctanoic acid (7)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (3)

perfluoropentanoic acid (3)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (3)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (3)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (3)

profenofos (4)

quinoline (3)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (4)

terbacil (4)

testosterone (4)

total microcystins (8)

Total Permethrin (4)

tribufos (4)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

City of Watertown
Surface Water (SW)

Lab TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Hydrant at Highland Ave. & Davidson St.Distribution System (DS)
Hydrant at Loomus Dr. and Barben Ave.Distribution System (DS)
Hydrant at Wealtha Ave. and Palmer St.Distribution System (DS)
Hydrant at Dorsey St. and Arsenal St.Distribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Hydrant 398 (Loomis Dr & Barben Ave)Maximum Residence Time (MR)

WTP
Surface Water (SW)

Lab TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WTP
Surface Water (SW)

Lab TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WATERTOWN CITY
Surface Water (SW)

WATERTOWN CITY EP001Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is City of Watertown tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Watertown last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on February 3rd, 2025.