What was found in Binghamton'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 | 4263.5 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1011 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 85.31 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 73.37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 54.9 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47.35 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 49.12 µg/L — BINGHAMTON (T) CONSOLIDATED WD · 2,600 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 25.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 27.8 µg/L — BINGHAMTON (T) CONSOLIDATED WD · 2,600 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 22.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 20.46 µg/L — BINGHAMTON (T) CONSOLIDATED WD · 2,600 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 16.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.7275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.3785 pCi/L 28% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.6560 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.21 µg/L — BINGHAMTON (T) CONSOLIDATED WD · 2,600 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7950 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.7000 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.3189 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BINGHAMTON, CITY OF · 47,600 people · 2025 | 2/2 | 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 Binghamton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BINGHAMTON, CITY OF | 47,600 |
| BINGHAMTON (T) CONSOLIDATED WD | 2,600 |
Frequently asked questions about Binghamton tap water
Is Binghamton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Binghamton. 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 Binghamton?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Binghamton, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Binghamton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Binghamton include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, 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.