What was found in New Baltimore'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 | 152 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COXSACKIE VILLAGE · 4,010 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 79.51 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: COXSACKIE VILLAGE · 4,010 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 73.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COXSACKIE VILLAGE · 4,010 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 72.6 µg/L 121% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: COXSACKIE VILLAGE · 4,010 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 28.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COXSACKIE VILLAGE · 4,010 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COXSACKIE VILLAGE · 4,010 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 27.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COXSACKIE VILLAGE · 4,010 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7.36 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: COXSACKIE VILLAGE · 4,010 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COXSACKIE VILLAGE · 4,010 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COXSACKIE VILLAGE · 4,010 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.1 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: COXSACKIE VILLAGE · 4,010 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: COXSACKIE VILLAGE · 4,010 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.1900 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Main supplier: COXSACKIE VILLAGE · 4,010 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COXSACKIE VILLAGE · 4,010 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0590 mg/L — NEW BALTIMORE WATER DIST #2 · 63 people · 1993 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving New Baltimore
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COXSACKIE VILLAGE | 4,010 |
| NEW BALTIMORE WATER DIST #2 | 63 |
Frequently asked questions about New Baltimore tap water
Is New Baltimore tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving New Baltimore. 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 New Baltimore?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for New Baltimore, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Baltimore's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Baltimore include Nitrate, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic 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.