What was found in Amsterdam's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1060 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: PINE MEADOW MHC · 100 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 663 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES-ANTLERS · 50 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 442 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: AMSTERDAM (C) · 20,700 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7.9 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: AMSTERDAM (C) · 20,700 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 218.7 µg/L — PINE MEADOW MHC · 100 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 57.26 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: AMSTERDAM (C) · 20,700 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 91.96 µg/L — AMSTERDAM (T) · 3,000 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 68.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMSTERDAM (C) · 20,700 people · 2013
Highest in the city: 89.74 µg/L — AMSTERDAM (T) · 3,000 people · 2013 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 44.1755 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: AMSTERDAM (C) · 20,700 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 72.25 µg/L — AMSTERDAM (T) · 3,000 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 20.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMSTERDAM (C) · 20,700 people · 2013 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 15.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMSTERDAM (C) · 20,700 people · 2013 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.95 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES-ANTLERS · 50 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHAB AND NURSING · 330 people · 2015 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMSTERDAM (C) · 20,700 people · 2013 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.6605 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHAB AND NURSING · 330 people · 2015 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.6 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES-ANTLERS · 50 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMSTERDAM (C) · 20,700 people · 2013 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PINE MEADOW MHC · 100 people · 2013 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.28 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES-ANTLERS · 50 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9700 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHAB AND NURSING · 330 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.6000 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHAB AND NURSING · 330 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.2360 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: AMSTERDAM (C) · 20,700 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.1300 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the city: CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHAB AND NURSING · 330 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0139 mg/L 93% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: AMSTERDAM (C) · 20,700 people · 2026 | 5/5 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Amsterdam
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AMSTERDAM (C) | 20,700 |
| AMSTERDAM (T) | 3,000 |
| CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHAB AND NURSING | 330 |
| PINE MEADOW MHC | 100 |
| COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES-ANTLERS | 50 |
Frequently asked questions about Amsterdam tap water
Is Amsterdam tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Amsterdam. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Amsterdam?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Amsterdam, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Amsterdam's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Amsterdam include Nitrate, Fluoride, Chlorite, Barium, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.