What was found in Schuyler'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 2508 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MILLERS GROVE TRAILER PARK · 217 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6125 µg/L — COUNTRY MEADOWS MHP · 36 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 409 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MILLERS GROVE TRAILER PARK · 217 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1400 µg/L — CRESTWOOD ESTATES · 100 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 190 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: CRESTWOOD ESTATES · 100 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 31 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MILLERS GROVE TRAILER PARK · 217 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 11 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MILLERS GROVE TRAILER PARK · 217 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.36 µg/L — COUNTRY MEADOWS MHP · 36 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CRESTWOOD ESTATES · 100 people · 2013 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: CRESTWOOD ESTATES · 100 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.42 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MILLERS GROVE TRAILER PARK · 217 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.13 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MILLERS GROVE TRAILER PARK · 217 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.36 µg/L — COUNTRY MEADOWS MHP · 36 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.27 pCi/L 25% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: COUNTRY MEADOWS MHP · 36 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9925 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: CRESTWOOD ESTATES · 100 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 0.9000 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MILLERS GROVE TRAILER PARK · 217 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MILLERS GROVE TRAILER PARK · 217 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0027 mg/L — COUNTRY MEADOWS MHP · 36 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Schuyler
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MILLERS GROVE TRAILER PARK | 217 |
| CRESTWOOD ESTATES | 100 |
| COUNTRY MEADOWS MHP | 36 |
Frequently asked questions about Schuyler tap water
Is Schuyler tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Schuyler. 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 Schuyler?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Schuyler, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Schuyler's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Schuyler include Barium, Fluoride, Nitrate, Cyanide, Selenium. 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.