What was found in Sands Point'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 | 6350 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6300 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 312.2 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 156 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 53.85 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 10.86 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.8725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.952 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.6355 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.573 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.36575 pCi/L 47% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.285 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.205 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0021 mg/L 14% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SANDS POINT (V) · 2,900 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sands Point
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SANDS POINT (V) | 2,900 |
Frequently asked questions about Sands Point tap water
Is Sands Point tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Sands Point. 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 Sands Point?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sands Point, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sands Point's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sands Point include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. 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.