What was found in New Rochelle'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 | 139 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #1 · 0 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 139 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #1 · 0 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 64.525 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 · 146,732 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 · 146,732 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 43.7 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 · 146,732 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 28.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 · 146,732 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 · 146,732 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 14.4 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 · 146,732 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.9025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 · 146,732 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.49 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 · 146,732 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.278 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 · 146,732 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.9200 pCi/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #1 · 0 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7100 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #1 · 0 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 0.6900 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #1 · 0 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5000 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #1 · 0 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.4332 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 · 146,732 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.1500 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #1 · 0 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0640 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Highest in the city: WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #1 · 0 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0122 mg/L 81% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 · 146,732 people · 2027
Highest in the city: 0.0130 mg/L — WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #1 · 0 people · 2006 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving New Rochelle
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 | 146,732 |
| WESTCHESTER COUNTY WD #1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about New Rochelle tap water
Is New Rochelle tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving New Rochelle. 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 Rochelle?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for New Rochelle, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Rochelle's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Rochelle include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.