What was found in Lyons'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 97.2 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ARCADIA-LYONS CSA · 5,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 74.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA-LYONS CSA · 5,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50.6 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ARCADIA-LYONS CSA · 5,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 28.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA-LYONS CSA · 5,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA-LYONS CSA · 5,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA-LYONS CSA · 5,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA-LYONS CSA · 5,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA-LYONS CSA · 5,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA-LYONS CSA · 5,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.77 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA-LYONS CSA · 5,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA-LYONS CSA · 5,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ARCADIA-LYONS CSA · 5,800 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lyons
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ARCADIA-LYONS CSA | 5,800 |
Frequently asked questions about Lyons tap water
Is Lyons tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Lyons. 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 Lyons?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lyons, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lyons's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lyons include TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.