What was found in Flushing'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 84.9 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: FLUSHING VILLAGE PWS · 803 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 31.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLUSHING VILLAGE PWS · 803 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 23.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLUSHING VILLAGE PWS · 803 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLUSHING VILLAGE PWS · 803 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 15.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLUSHING VILLAGE PWS · 803 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.5 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FLUSHING VILLAGE PWS · 803 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLUSHING VILLAGE PWS · 803 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.5 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FLUSHING VILLAGE PWS · 803 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLUSHING VILLAGE PWS · 803 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLUSHING VILLAGE PWS · 803 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLUSHING VILLAGE PWS · 803 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0063 mg/L 42% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FLUSHING VILLAGE PWS · 803 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Flushing
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FLUSHING VILLAGE PWS | 803 |
Frequently asked questions about Flushing tap water
Is Flushing tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Flushing. 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 Flushing?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Flushing, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Flushing's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Flushing include TTHM, Dibromochloromethane, Bromoform, Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform. 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.