What was found in Wawayanda'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 | 2000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: ARLUCK WATER DISTRICT · 118 people · 2019 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 185.5 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: ROBINN MEADOWS · 525 people · 2019 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 62.1 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WAWAYANDA WD#1 · 864 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 43 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WAWAYANDA WD#1 · 864 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 12 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: ARLUCK WATER DISTRICT · 118 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 11 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: ROBINN MEADOWS · 525 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.6 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: SLATE HILL (GREEN) · 38 people · 2018 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.635 pCi/L 73% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: ROBINN MEADOWS · 525 people · 2018 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.17 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: SLATE HILL (GREEN) · 38 people · 2017 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ARLUCK WATER DISTRICT · 118 people · 2013 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.235 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: ARLUCK WATER DISTRICT · 118 people · 2014 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: ROBINN MEADOWS · 525 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ARLUCK WATER DISTRICT · 118 people · 2013 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: DENTON HILLS WATER DISTRICT · 130 people · 2013 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: DENTON HILLS WATER DISTRICT · 130 people · 2013 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0028 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WAWAYANDA WD#1 · 864 people · 2005
Highest in the city: 0.0113 mg/L — SLATE HILL (GREEN) · 38 people · 2024 | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wawayanda
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WAWAYANDA WD#1 | 864 |
| ROBINN MEADOWS | 525 |
| RIDGEBURY LAKE ACRES | 250 |
| DENTON HILLS WATER DISTRICT | 130 |
| ARLUCK WATER DISTRICT | 118 |
| SLATE HILL (GREEN) | 38 |
| MT. ORANGE TRAILER PARK | 30 |
Frequently asked questions about Wawayanda tap water
Is Wawayanda tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Wawayanda. 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 Wawayanda?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Wawayanda, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wawayanda's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wawayanda include Nitrate, Barium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Toluene. 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.