What was found in ZIP 12603
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 682 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT · 1,180 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 237 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT · 1,180 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 125.025 µg/L 156% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 96.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 54.9 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 49 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT · 1,180 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 34.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 31.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 18.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 18.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 13.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.9500 pCi/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT · 1,180 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.7090 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT · 1,180 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.6000 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT · 1,180 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.5600 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT · 1,180 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2050 pCi/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT · 1,180 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT · 1,180 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0042 mg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD · 43,000 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0052 mg/L — MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT · 1,180 people · 2021 | 3/3 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT · 1,180 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT · 1,180 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 12603
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD | NY | 43,000 |
| POUGHKEEPSIE CITY | NY | 30,639 |
| MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT | NY | 1,180 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 12603 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 12603 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 12603. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 12603?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 12603. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 12603's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.