What was found in Erin'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 797.4 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ERIN ESTATES · 134 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: CRESTWOOD MHP · 80 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 155 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ERIN ESTATES · 134 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 21.133 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ERIN ESTATES · 134 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 15.284 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ERIN ESTATES · 134 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 7.95 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: CRESTWOOD MHP · 80 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.55 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: CRESTWOOD MHP · 80 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.541 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ERIN ESTATES · 134 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.198 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ERIN ESTATES · 134 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.8345 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: CRESTWOOD MHP · 80 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.1 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ERIN ESTATES · 134 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 2.77 pCi/L — CRESTWOOD MHP · 80 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.209 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ERIN ESTATES · 134 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ERIN ESTATES · 134 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.073 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ERIN ESTATES · 134 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.773 µg/L — CRESTWOOD MHP · 80 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.32 pCi/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: CRESTWOOD MHP · 80 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.256 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CRESTWOOD MHP · 80 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.5600 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ERIN ESTATES · 134 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5000 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: CRESTWOOD MHP · 80 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ERIN ESTATES · 134 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0050 mg/L — CRESTWOOD MHP · 80 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Erin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ERIN ESTATES | 134 |
| CRESTWOOD MHP | 80 |
Frequently asked questions about Erin tap water
Is Erin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Erin. 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 Erin?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Erin, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Erin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Erin include Barium, Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Bromoform. 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.