What was found in ZIP 13601
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 | 1100 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3110 µg/L — LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4 · 7,140 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 776 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 16.4 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 179 µg/L — LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4 · 7,140 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 118 µg/L 148% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 112 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 78 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 50 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4 · 7,140 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 44.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 38.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 24.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 11.69 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.815 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9.16 µg/L — LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4 · 7,140 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.73 µg/L — LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4 · 7,140 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7 µg/L — LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4 · 7,140 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4 · 7,140 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.02 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2014
Highest in the ZIP: 1.89525 pCi/L — LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4 · 7,140 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.4 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7200 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4 · 7,140 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.1100 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4 · 7,140 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0140 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4 · 7,140 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0063 mg/L 42% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERTOWN CITY · 27,861 people · 2025 | 1/2 | 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 13601
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WATERTOWN CITY | NY | 27,861 |
| LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4 | NY | 7,140 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 13601 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 13601 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 13601. 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 13601?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 13601. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 13601's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.