What was found in ZIP 14850
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 | 1700 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 552.15 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ITHACA CITY · 29,457 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 190 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ITHACA CITY · 29,457 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 115.25 µg/L 144% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 103.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 69.35 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 49.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 33.54 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 42.6 µg/L — ITHACA CITY · 29,457 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 16.85 µg/L — ITHACA CITY · 29,457 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 10.6 µg/L — ITHACA CITY · 29,457 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.185 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.7 µg/L — ITHACA CITY · 29,457 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.25 µg/L — ITHACA CITY · 29,457 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4.33 µg/L — ITHACA CITY · 29,457 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.72 µg/L — ITHACA CITY · 29,457 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9070 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0115 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: ITHACA TOWN WD · 13,000 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0024 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CORNELL UNIVERSITY · 31,581 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0088 mg/L — ITHACA TOWN WD · 13,000 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
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 14850
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | NY | 31,581 |
| ITHACA CITY | NY | 29,457 |
| ITHACA TOWN WD | NY | 13,000 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 14850 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 14850 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 14850. 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 14850?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 14850. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 14850's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Chlorite, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.