Cornell University (NY) Water Quality

Cornell University is a large public water system in EPA region 2 that provides tap water for the 14850 zip codes. It has 8 facilities where the water supply was tested for 88 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 49.417 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 16 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Cornell University water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (4)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (4)

1,2-diphenylhydrazine (1)

1,3-butadiene (4)

1,4-dioxane (4)

1-butanol (4)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (4)

2,4,6-trichlorophenol (2)

2,4-dichlorophenol (2)

2,4-dinitrophenol (2)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (4)

2-methyl-phenol (2)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (4)

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

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

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (4)

anatoxin-a (7)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (4)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (4)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (7)

diazinon (1)

dimethipin (4)

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

ethoprop (4)

fonofos (1)

Germanium (4)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (4)

lithium (4)

Manganese (4)

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

molinate (4)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

nitrobenzene (1)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (4)

o-toluidine (4)

oxyfluorfen (4)

perchlorate (7)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (4)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (4)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (4)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorobutanoic acid (4)

perfluorodecanoic acid (4)

perfluorododecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (8)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorohexanoic acid (4)

perfluorononanoic acid (8)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorooctanoic acid (8)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoropentanoic acid (4)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (4)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (4)

profenofos (4)

prometon (1)

quinoline (4)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (4)

terbacil (4)

terbufos (1)

total microcystins (7)

Total Permethrin (4)

tribufos (4)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

Water Filtration Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Finished Water at WFPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Comstock Hall
Surface Water (SW)

Comstock Hall Sample tapDistribution System (DS)

Maple Avenue
Surface Water (SW)

Maple Avenue sample tapDistribution System (DS)

Hasbrouck Apartments
Surface Water (SW)

Hasbrouck Apartments sample tapDistribution System (DS)

Robert Purcell Union
Surface Water (SW)

Robert Purcell Union sample tapDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Max. Res. Time in Dist. SystemMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Cornell University WTP
Surface Water (SW)

Treatment Plant TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Surface Water (SW)

CORNELL UNIVERSITY EP001Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Cornell University tap water safe to drink?

When was Cornell University last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on November 7th, 2024.