What was found in Massapequa Park'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 | 1160 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 147 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 130 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 8.75 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.82 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.08 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.4465 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1.96 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.852 pCi/L 37% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1.62 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.53 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.37192 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.361 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.3 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 0.9600 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.3600 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.3100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.2900 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MASSAPEQUA WD · 43,000 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Massapequa Park
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MASSAPEQUA WD | 43,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Massapequa Park tap water
Is Massapequa Park tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Massapequa Park. 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 Massapequa Park?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Massapequa Park, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Massapequa Park's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Massapequa Park include Nitrate, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Lead. 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.