What was found in Preble'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 | 8460 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MARYBELL HOMES · 355 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9770 µg/L — PREBLE MOBILE HOME PARK · 60 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6267 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MARYBELL HOMES · 355 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9100 µg/L — PREBLE MOBILE HOME PARK · 60 people · 2016 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 66.4 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MARYBELL HOMES · 355 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 203.2 µg/L — PREBLE MOBILE HOME PARK · 60 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.97 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MARYBELL HOMES · 355 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.61 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARYBELL HOMES · 355 people · 2017 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.3545 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARYBELL HOMES · 355 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.195 µg/L — PREBLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 51 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.0645 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MARYBELL HOMES · 355 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.195 µg/L — PREBLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 51 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: PREBLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 51 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.014 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARYBELL HOMES · 355 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.59 µg/L — PREBLE MOBILE HOME PARK · 60 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARYBELL HOMES · 355 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.228 µg/L — PREBLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 51 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARYBELL HOMES · 355 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9700 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MARYBELL HOMES · 355 people · 2017 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.8700 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARYBELL HOMES · 355 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARYBELL HOMES · 355 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MARYBELL HOMES · 355 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 0.2970 mg/L — PREBLE MOBILE HOME PARK · 60 people · 2025 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Preble
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MARYBELL HOMES | 355 |
| PREBLE MOBILE HOME PARK | 60 |
| MCBRIDE MOBILE COURT | 54 |
| PREBLE WATER ASSOCIATION | 51 |
Frequently asked questions about Preble tap water
Is Preble tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Preble. 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 Preble?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Preble, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Preble's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Preble include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, TTHM, Gross Beta Particle Activity. 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.