What was found in Geneva'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 | 570 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3050 µg/L — GENEVA WD #2 CSA · 2,680 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 566.2 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2226 µg/L — GENEVA WD #2 CSA · 2,680 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 800 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 900 µg/L — GENEVA WD #2 CSA · 2,680 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 105.34 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 118.275 µg/L — GENEVA WD #8 · 400 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 29.41 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 88.43 µg/L — GENEVA WD #2 CSA · 2,680 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 33.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 39.475 µg/L — GENEVA WD #8 · 400 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 36.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 37.66 µg/L — GENEVA WD #8 · 400 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 27 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 30.85 µg/L — GENEVA WD #8 · 400 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 29.7 µg/L — GENEVA WD #8 · 400 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2023 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Nitrite | 12 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11.68 µg/L — GENEVA WD #8 · 400 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.512 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.54 µg/L — GENEVA WD #8 · 400 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.9585 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.893 µg/L — GENEVA WD #8 · 400 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.24 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: GENEVA WD #2 CSA · 2,680 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.184 µg/L — GENEVA WD #8 · 400 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.494 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: GENEVA WD #2 CSA · 2,680 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.1 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.9800 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.8940 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2975 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GENEVA CITY · 13,334 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0037 mg/L — GENEVA WD #13 · 40 people · 2024 | 4/4 | 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 Geneva
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GENEVA CITY | 13,334 |
| GENEVA WD #2 CSA | 2,680 |
| GENEVA WD #8 | 400 |
| GENEVA WD #13 | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Geneva tap water
Is Geneva tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Geneva. 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 Geneva?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Geneva, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Geneva's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Geneva include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, Barium. 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.