What was found in Orchard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 66 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: ORCHARD PARK VILLAGE · 3,100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 43.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ORCHARD PARK VILLAGE · 3,100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 25.5 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: ORCHARD PARK VILLAGE · 3,100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.565 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ORCHARD PARK VILLAGE · 3,100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ORCHARD PARK VILLAGE · 3,100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ORCHARD PARK VILLAGE · 3,100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.59 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ORCHARD PARK VILLAGE · 3,100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 6.1855 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ORCHARD PARK VILLAGE · 3,100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.69 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ORCHARD PARK VILLAGE · 3,100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.466 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ORCHARD PARK VILLAGE · 3,100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7080 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ORCHARD PARK VILLAGE · 3,100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0098 mg/L 66% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ECWA ORCHARD PARK · 24,582 people · 2022 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Orchard Park
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ECWA ORCHARD PARK | 24,582 |
| ORCHARD PARK VILLAGE | 3,100 |
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Park tap water
Is Orchard Park tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Orchard 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 Orchard Park?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Orchard Park, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Orchard Park's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Orchard Park include TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, 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.