New York City (NY) Water Quality

New York City is a large public water system in EPA region 02 that provides tap water for the 10001 - 10014, 10017 - 10041, 10044, 10045, 10060, 10069, 10080, 10081, 10090, 10101 - 10126, 10129 - 10133, 10150 - 10179, 10199, 10211 - 10213, 10249, 10257 - 10261, 10268 - 10282, 10286, 10301 - 10314, 10452 - 10475, 11101 - 11104, 11109, 11201 - 11226, 11229 - 11239, 11242, 11243, 11247, 11251, 11252, 11351, 11352, 11355 - 11375, 11378 - 11381, 11386, 11411, 11414 - 11436, 11451, 11691 - 11695 zip codes. It has 5 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 54 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 13 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the New York City water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 0 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

2-methoxyethanol

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

anatoxin-a

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

chlorpyrifos

cylindrospermopsin

dimethipin

ethoprop

Germanium

Manganese

o-toluidine

oxyfluorfen

profenofos

quinoline

tebuconazole

Total Microcystin

Total Permethrin

tribufos

Sampling Facilities

Tunnel 1 1S07
Surface Water (SW)

Shaft 7 Tunnel 1EP

Tunnel 2 1S03A
Surface Water (SW)

Shaft 3A Tunnel 2EP

Tunnel 3 1S03B
Surface Water (SW)

Shaft 3B Tunnel 3EP

Croton 1SCL1
Surface Water (SW)

Croton Distribution Chamber Low Service TunnelEP

Stage 2 DBP Distribution Sampling Location
Surface Water (SW)

Site 15150DS
Site 18650DS
Site 23450DS
Site 24350DS
Site 31750DS
Site 31850DS
Site 32350DS
Site 33450DS
Site 33950DS
Site 37950DS
Site 38250DS
Site 39650DS
Site 44350DS
Site 45250DS
Site 50250DS
Site 50750DS
Site 50850DS
Site 52050DS
Site 58650DS
Site 77650DS

FAQ

Is New York City tap water safe to drink?

When was New York City last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between September 26th, 2018 and April 10th, 2019.