What was found in Poughkeepsie'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 | 125.025 µg/L 156% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 96.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 54.9 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 59 µg/L — CENTRAL DUTCHESS WATER LINE · 400 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 34.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 31.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23.925 µg/L — CENTRAL DUTCHESS WATER LINE · 400 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 18.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23.4 µg/L — CENTRAL DUTCHESS WATER LINE · 400 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 18.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 19.6 µg/L — CENTRAL DUTCHESS WATER LINE · 400 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 13.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0042 mg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2023 | 3/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Poughkeepsie
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD | 43,000 |
| POUGHKEEPSIE CITY | 30,639 |
| EASTDALE VILLAGE | 719 |
| CENTRAL DUTCHESS WATER LINE | 400 |
Frequently asked questions about Poughkeepsie tap water
Is Poughkeepsie tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Poughkeepsie. 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 Poughkeepsie?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Poughkeepsie, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Poughkeepsie's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Poughkeepsie 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.