What was found in Harriman'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 | 1282 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1210 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 132.5 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 44.6724 µg/L 149% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 30 µg/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 26.834 pCi/L 179% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 18.35 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 15.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Chromium | 11.6 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.08 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.9645 pCi/L 99% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.925 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 2.13 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 2.08 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.7 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 1.1 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HARRIMAN VILLAGE · 5,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Harriman
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HARRIMAN VILLAGE | 5,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Harriman tap water
Is Harriman tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Harriman. 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 Harriman?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Harriman, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Harriman's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Harriman include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Combined Uranium, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.