What was found in Romulus'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 | 11.89 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SENECA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 1,820 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 131 µg/L — WILLARD WATER DISTRICT · 372 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.536 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SENECA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 1,820 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 47.65 µg/L — WILLARD WATER DISTRICT · 372 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.398 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SENECA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 1,820 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 42.65 µg/L — WILLARD WATER DISTRICT · 372 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.619 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SENECA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 1,820 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 29 µg/L — WILLARD WATER DISTRICT · 372 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.656 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SENECA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 1,820 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 28.825 µg/L — WILLARD WATER DISTRICT · 372 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 14.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WILLARD WATER DISTRICT · 372 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.833 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SENECA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 1,820 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11 µg/L — WILLARD WATER DISTRICT · 372 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.029 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SENECA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 1,820 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.9 µg/L — WILLARD WATER DISTRICT · 372 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.9975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SENECA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 1,820 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.8 µg/L — WILLARD WATER DISTRICT · 372 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.755 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SENECA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 1,820 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.01 µg/L — ROMULUS WATER DISTRICT · 213 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.9315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SENECA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 1,820 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.913 µg/L — WILLARD WATER DISTRICT · 372 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0083 mg/L 55% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SENECA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 1,820 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0101 mg/L — WILLARD WATER DISTRICT · 372 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Romulus
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SENECA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 | 1,820 |
| WILLARD WATER DISTRICT | 372 |
| ROMULUS WATER DISTRICT | 213 |
Frequently asked questions about Romulus tap water
Is Romulus tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Romulus. 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 Romulus?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Romulus, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Romulus's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Romulus include TTHM, Dibromochloromethane, Bromodichloromethane, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform. 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.