What was found in Hunter'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 130 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HUNTER VILLAGE · 1,030 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 526 µg/L — TANNERSVILLE VILLAGE · 629 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HUNTER VILLAGE · 1,030 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 467 µg/L — TANNERSVILLE VILLAGE · 629 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 350 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: TANNERSVILLE VILLAGE · 629 people · 2014 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 108.75 µg/L 136% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: HUNTER VILLAGE · 1,030 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 102 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: PLATTE CLOVE COMMUNITY · 250 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 91.3 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HUNTER VILLAGE · 1,030 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 74.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUNTER VILLAGE · 1,030 people · 2016 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50.35 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HUNTER VILLAGE · 1,030 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 68.4 µg/L — PLATTE CLOVE COMMUNITY · 250 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.9 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HUNTER VILLAGE · 1,030 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 27.84 µg/L — TANNERSVILLE VILLAGE · 629 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 21.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUNTER VILLAGE · 1,030 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 27.4 µg/L — PLATTE CLOVE COMMUNITY · 250 people · 2015 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 15.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUNTER VILLAGE · 1,030 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 20.4 µg/L — PLATTE CLOVE COMMUNITY · 250 people · 2015 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.71 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUNTER VILLAGE · 1,030 people · 2016 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUNTER VILLAGE · 1,030 people · 2016 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.1195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUNTER VILLAGE · 1,030 people · 2016 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: TANNERSVILLE VILLAGE · 629 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7900 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: TANNERSVILLE VILLAGE · 629 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.7000 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: TANNERSVILLE VILLAGE · 629 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.7000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: TANNERSVILLE VILLAGE · 629 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6000 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: PLATTE CLOVE COMMUNITY · 250 people · 2014 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: PLATTE CLOVE COMMUNITY · 250 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0112 mg/L 75% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HUNTER VILLAGE · 1,030 people · 2024 | 3/5 | 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 Hunter
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HUNTER VILLAGE | 1,030 |
| HUNTER VILLAGE | 1,030 |
| TANNERSVILLE VILLAGE | 629 |
| PLATTE CLOVE COMMUNITY | 250 |
| WHISTLE TREE DEVELOPMENT CORP. | 200 |
Frequently asked questions about Hunter tap water
Is Hunter tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Hunter. 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 Hunter?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hunter, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hunter's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hunter include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Cyanide. 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.