What was found in Spencer'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 | 4500 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PINE MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK · 180 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4375 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PINE MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK · 180 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 3080 µg/L 308% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1000 µg/L Main supplier: PINE MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK · 180 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 370 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PINE MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK · 180 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 141.7 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PINE MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK · 180 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.78 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PINE MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK · 180 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 7.197 µg/L — HILLVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK · 105 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.9 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: HILLVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK · 105 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PINE MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK · 180 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.6950 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PINE MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK · 180 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PINE MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK · 180 people · 2021 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Spencer
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PINE MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK | 180 |
| HILLVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK | 105 |
Frequently asked questions about Spencer tap water
Is Spencer tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Spencer. 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 Spencer?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Spencer, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Spencer's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Spencer include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrite, 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.