What was found in Danby'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 | 2020 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BAILEY PARK · 37 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 327.4 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST DANBY WD · 265 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: HILLVIEW TERRACE MHP · 80 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.394 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WEST DANBY WD · 265 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 22.928 µg/L — BAILEY PARK · 37 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.755 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WEST DANBY WD · 265 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11.41 µg/L — BAILEY PARK · 37 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.458 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST DANBY WD · 265 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.768 µg/L — BAILEY PARK · 37 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST DANBY WD · 265 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.26 µg/L — BAILEY PARK · 37 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.0755 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST DANBY WD · 265 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.32 µg/L — BAILEY PARK · 37 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.258 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST DANBY WD · 265 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.394 µg/L — HILLVIEW TERRACE MHP · 80 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.3255 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST DANBY WD · 265 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.1555 µg/L — HILLVIEW TERRACE MHP · 80 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST DANBY WD · 265 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.036 µg/L — BAILEY PARK · 37 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST DANBY WD · 265 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.529 µg/L — HILLVIEW TERRACE MHP · 80 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST DANBY WD · 265 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.3 µg/L — BAILEY PARK · 37 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7870 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WEST DANBY WD · 265 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 0.9000 pCi/L — HILLVIEW TERRACE MHP · 80 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WEST DANBY WD · 265 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0110 mg/L — BAILEY PARK · 37 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Danby
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WEST DANBY WD | 265 |
| HILLVIEW TERRACE MHP | 80 |
| BAILEY PARK | 37 |
Frequently asked questions about Danby tap water
Is Danby tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Danby. 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 Danby?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Danby, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Danby's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Danby include Nitrate, Barium, Fluoride, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.