What was found in Windham'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 148.95 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SKI WINDHAM · 856 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 480 µg/L — QUADS AT WINDHAM · 166 people · 2018 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 440 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SKI WINDHAM · 856 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 306.5 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: WINDHAM RIDGE · 456 people · 2013 | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 148.8 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SKI WINDHAM · 856 people · 2018 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 95.2 µg/L 119% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: SKI WINDHAM · 856 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SKI WINDHAM · 856 people · 2015 | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 27.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SKI WINDHAM · 856 people · 2015 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 26.35 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SKI WINDHAM · 856 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.6 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SKI WINDHAM · 856 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 22.86 µg/L — QUADS AT WINDHAM · 166 people · 2019 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SKI WINDHAM · 856 people · 2015 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SKI WINDHAM · 856 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 5 µg/L — CRYSTAL POND WATER WORKS · 250 people · 2013 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WINDHAM WATER DISTRICT · 420 people · 2013 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WINDHAM MOUNTAIN VILLAGE · 545 people · 2013 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WINDHAM RIDGE · 456 people · 2013 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3 pCi/L 60% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: CRYSTAL POND WATER WORKS · 250 people · 2017 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: CRYSTAL POND WATER WORKS · 250 people · 2014 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.3 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: CRYSTAL POND WATER WORKS · 250 people · 2018 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: WINDHAM WATER DISTRICT · 420 people · 2018 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0260 mg/L 173% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SKI WINDHAM · 856 people · 2025 | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Windham
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SKI WINDHAM | 856 |
| WINDHAM MOUNTAIN VILLAGE | 545 |
| HENSONVILLE (WINDHAM W.D.) | 490 |
| WINDHAM RIDGE | 456 |
| WINDHAM WATER DISTRICT | 420 |
| CRYSTAL POND WATER WORKS | 250 |
| QUADS AT WINDHAM | 166 |
Frequently asked questions about Windham tap water
Is Windham tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Windham. 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 Windham?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Windham, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Windham's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Windham include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, TTHM. 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.