What was found in Attica'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 | 1120 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 108 µg/L 135% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 97.345 µg/L 162% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 94.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 63.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 39.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 38.065 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 14.705 µg/L — WYOMING CORRECTIONAL · 1,600 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.645 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5885 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ATTICA CORRECTIONAL · 2,000 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7900 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.6000 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.4950 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.3000 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ATTICA VILLAGE · 2,659 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0110 mg/L — ATTICA CORRECTIONAL · 2,000 people · 2006 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Attica
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ATTICA VILLAGE | 2,659 |
| ATTICA CORRECTIONAL | 2,000 |
| WYOMING CORRECTIONAL | 1,600 |
Frequently asked questions about Attica tap water
Is Attica tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Attica. 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 Attica?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Attica, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Attica's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Attica include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform. 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.