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Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about NYC. Water? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, NYC. Water received a below-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were higher than most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to NYC. Water, water samples were taken in 2021 (view all: reporting years: 2018). For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
WaterZen Rating
Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about NYC. Water? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, NYC. Water received a below-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were higher than most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to NYC. Water, water samples were taken in 2021 (view all: reporting years: 2018). For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Lead Levels in the Water
Lead contamination of drinking water most often occurs when service pipes corrode. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder.
Lead
The level of Lead is higher than the Public Health Goal and higher than most water providers.
View details →EPA Violations
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| Date Reported | Rule Name | Violation Type |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2022 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average |
| 11/9/2022 | Radionuclides | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average |
| 10/11/2022 | Radionuclides | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average |
| 7/5/2022 | Radionuclides | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) |
| 3/8/2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average |
| 2/15/2022 | Radionuclides | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) |
| 11/1/2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) |
| 4/27/2021 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample |
| 9/22/2020 | Arsenic | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) |
| 11/21/2018 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average |
| 11/6/2018 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample |
| 5/16/2018 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample |
| 5/24/2017 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average |
Is New York tap water safe to drink?
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Ranking of New York Cities
How does NYC. Water quality compare to other cities in the state?
We compiled and analyzed the levels of contaminant in the water of cities throughout the state, averaged those two numbers for each city, and ranked them accordingly. The grade reflects how each city's overall water quality compares to other cities.
- A-City Of Beacon Water Department
- A-City Of Middletown Water
- A-Auburn Water
- A-Albertson Water District
- B+City Of Poughkeepsie Water Department
- B+City Of Bethlehem Water
- B-Buffalo Water Authority
- B-City Of Olean Water
- CCity Of Lockport Water Department
Ranking of Similarly-Sized US Cities
How does NYC. Water quality compare to other cities with similar populations?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from water providers which serve similar populations to NYC. Water.
- A-Cleveland water
- A-Baltimore Water
- A-East Bay MUD Water
- B+Philadelphia Water
- B+San Antonio Water System - Northeast
- BChicago Water
- BLas Vegas Water
- BCity of Houston Water
Ranking of Large US Cities
How does NYC. Water quality compare to large US cities?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from the largest water providers in the country (by population served).
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