What was found in Macedon'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 | 85 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PALMYRA-MACEDON-WALWORTH CSA · 24,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALMYRA-MACEDON-WALWORTH CSA · 24,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.4 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PALMYRA-MACEDON-WALWORTH CSA · 24,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALMYRA-MACEDON-WALWORTH CSA · 24,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALMYRA-MACEDON-WALWORTH CSA · 24,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALMYRA-MACEDON-WALWORTH CSA · 24,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALMYRA-MACEDON-WALWORTH CSA · 24,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALMYRA-MACEDON-WALWORTH CSA · 24,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALMYRA-MACEDON-WALWORTH CSA · 24,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALMYRA-MACEDON-WALWORTH CSA · 24,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALMYRA-MACEDON-WALWORTH CSA · 24,267 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0028 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PALMYRA-MACEDON-WALWORTH CSA · 24,267 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Macedon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PALMYRA-MACEDON-WALWORTH CSA | 24,267 |
Frequently asked questions about Macedon tap water
Is Macedon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Macedon. 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 Macedon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Macedon, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Macedon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Macedon include TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloromethane. 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.