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Can You Drink Tap Water in Huntington?
Yes, Huntington's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Huntington has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Huntington's water utility, South Huntington Water District, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. This assessment is based on the South Huntington Water District water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Huntington Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Huntington tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Huntington's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Huntington Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named South Huntington Water District for Huntington in New York. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
From Jan. 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2021, Huntington had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Is there Lead in Huntington Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Huntington water system, South Huntington Water District, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0014 mg/L of lead in Huntington water. This is 9.3% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Huntington contained more lead.
While Huntington water testing may have found 0.0014 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Huntington Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - BETHPAGE NY NWIRP - near Huntington with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Huntington has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
Huntington SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
| Compliance Period | Status | Health-Based? | Category Code | Code | Rule Code | Contaminant Code | Rule Group Code | Rule Family Code |
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| 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2021 | Archived | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
| Field | Description |
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| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
| Status |
Current status of the violation.
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| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
| Category Code |
The category of violation that is reported.
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| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
| Rule Code |
Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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| Rule Group Code |
Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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| Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Huntington Water - Frequently Asked Questions
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Moving to a new house or apartment in Huntington means you will often need to put the water in your name with South Huntington Water District. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Huntington means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with South Huntington Water District. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Huntington, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
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Huntington Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Huntington's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
South Huntington Water District 2020 Drinking Water Quality Report
Public Water Supply Identification No.: 5103263
ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY/CONSUMER
CONFIDENCE REPORT
FEBRUARY 2021
Board of Commissioners
Paul Tonna, Chairman
Ciro DePalo, Treasurer
Joseph Perry, Secretary
The South Huntington Water District is pleased to present to you this year’s Water Quality Report. The
Board of Commissioners is happy to report that our water meets or exceeds all Federal, State and County drinking water standards. This report is required to be delivered to all residents of our District in compliance with Federal and State regulations. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water every day. We also want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. The Board of Water Commissioners and the District employees are committed to ensuring that you and your family receive the highest quality water at the lowest possible cost.
SOURCE OF OUR WATER
The source of water for the District is groundwater pumped from 18 active wells located throughout the community that are drilled into the Glacial and Magothy aquifers beneath Long Island, as shown in the above figure. Generally, the water quality of the aquifer is good to excellent, although there are localized areas of contamination.
The population served by the South Huntington Water District during 2020 was 81,760. The total amount of water withdrawn from the aquifer in 2020 was 3.344 billion gallons, of which approximately 92 percent was billed directly to consumers.
Throughout the United States the sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells.
As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activities. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: microbial contaminants; inorganic contaminants; pesticides and herbicides; organic chemical contaminants; and radioactive contaminants.
COST OF WATER
The District bills each customer quarterly based on the
rates shown below effective January 1, 2021:
9,000 - 50,000 gallons |
$1.00 per 1,000 gallons |
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51,000 - 100,000 gallons |
$1.51 per 1,000 gallons |
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101,000 gallons and over |
$1.81 per 1,000 gallons |
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The minimum bill is $8.00 per quarter
which includes 8,000 gallons.
In addition, there is a $25 per quarter surcharge to cover the cost of water quality treatment improvement projects.
CONTACTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets all Federal and State requirements. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water service, please contact Chief Plant Operator
Kenneth Carsten at (631)
The South Huntington Water District routinely monitors for different parameters and contaminants in your drinking water as required by Federal and State laws. All sources of drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some constituents or contaminants. It’s important to remember that the presence of these constituents does not necessarily pose a health risk. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the State and the EPA prescribe regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The State Health Department’s and the FDA’s regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. For more information on contamination and potential health risks, please contact the USEPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline
at
Water from the South Huntington Water District has elevated levels of nitrates, but well below the maximum contaminant level of 10.0 parts per million. Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. The source of the nitrates is the nitrogen in fertilizers and from
Some people may be more vulnerable to disease causing microorganisms or pathogens in drinking water than the general population.
their health care provider about their drinking water. EPA/ CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by microbial pathogens are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline
WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
The underground water system of Long Island has more than enough water for present water demands. However, saving water will ensure that our future generations will always have a safe and abundant
water supply.
In 2020, the South Huntington Water District revised its water conservation program in order to minimize any unnecessary water use. The District established a mandatory ODD/EVEN lawn irrigation restriction program. The pumpage for 2020 was 2.6 percent more than 2019. This increase can most likely be attributable to the hotter and drier weather that occurred during 2020 compared to 2019.
Residents of the District can also implement their own water conservation measures such as retrofitting plumbing fixtures with flow restrictors, modifying automatic lawn sprinklers to include rain sensors, repairing leaks in the home, installing water conservation fixtures/appliances and maintaining a daily awareness of water conservation in their personal habits. Besides protecting our precious underground water supply, water conservation will produce a cost savings to the consumer in terms of both water and energy bills (hot water).
WATER TREATMENT
The South Huntington Water District provides treatment at all wells to improve the quality of the water pumped prior to distribution to the consumer. The pH of the pumped water is adjusted upward to reduce corrosive action between the water and water mains and
The District also adds small amounts of calcium hypochlorite (chlorine) as a disinfection agent and to prevent the growth of bacteria in the distribution system.
Air stripping facilities are located at Well Nos. 1, 2,
WATER QUALITY
In accordance with State regulations, the South Huntington Water District routinely monitors your drinking water for numerous parameters. We test your drinking water for coliform bacteria, turbidity, inorganic compounds, lead and copper, nitrate, nitrite, volatile organic contaminants, total trihalomethanes, haloacetic acids, radiological and synthetic organic contaminants. Over 135 separate parameters are tested for in each of our wells numerous times per year. The Water District conducts more testing than required by the State Health Department
to ensure your water is safe to drink. The enclosed table depicts which parameters or contaminants were detected in your drinking water. It should be noted that many of these parameters are naturally found in all Long Island drinking water and do not pose any adverse health affects. All of our water meets the drinking water standards after treatment. In addition to the table of detected parameters, the District tested for over 100 contaminants that were not detected in our water, including pesticides, herbicides and organic chemicals contaminants.
MCL DEFERRAL
When a public water system (PWS) is issued a deferral, the water system agrees to a schedule for corrective action and compliance with the new PFOS, PFOA or
of established deadlines. The Department can resume enforcement if the agreed upon deadlines are not met. Information about our deferral and established deadline can be found at the following site: https://www.shwd. org/deferralquarterlyreport/. and https://www.shwd.org/
SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT The NYSDOH has completed a source water assessment for this system, based on available
information. Possible and actual threats to this drinking water source were evaluated. The State Source Water Assessment includes a susceptibility rating based on the risk posed by each potential source of contamination and how easily contaminants can move through the subsurface to the wells. The susceptibility rating is an estimate of the potential for contamination of the source water, it does not mean that the water delivered to consumers is or will become contaminated. See section “Water Quality” for
a list of the contaminants that have been detected. The source water assessments provide resource managers with additional information for protecting source waters into the future.
As mentioned before, our water is derived from
18 drilled wells. The source water assessment has rated most of the wells as having a high susceptibility to industrial solvents and nitrates. The susceptibility to nitrates is due primarily to point sources of permitted discharge facilities (industrial/commercial facilities that discharge wastewater into the environment and are regulated by the State and/or Federal government), agricultural practices and activities associated to high density land use, such as fertilizing lawns. The susceptibility to industrial solvents is primarily due to point sources of contamination related to industrialized activities in the assessment area.
A copy of the assessment, including a map of the assessment area, can be obtained by contacting the Water District.
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
The District is in the process of undertaking a major
South Huntington Water District 2020 Drinking Water Quality Report
TABLE OF DETECTED PARAMETERS
water system improvement program that provides specialized wellhead treatment at several wells for the removal of the contaminant
An AOP (Advanced Oxidation Process) Treatment System is under construction at Plant No. 10 on Whitson Road. This treatment system should be in service by spring 2022. Another treatment system is currently under design at Plant No. 3 on Amityville Road and is expected to be placed into service by late 2022.
A copy of this water quality report can also be found on the web at www.shwd.org. Copies of a Supplemental Data Package, which includes the water quality data for each of our supply wells utilized during 2020, are available at the South Huntington Water District office located at 75 5th Avenue South, Huntington Station, New York and the local public library.
We at South Huntington Water District work around the clock to provide the highest quality water to every tap throughout the community. We ask that all our consumers help us protect our water resources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.
Definitions:
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Residual Disinfection Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfection Level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Health Advisory (HA) - An estimate of acceptable drinking water levels for a chemical substance based on health effects information; a health advisory is not a legally enforceable Federal standard, but serves as technical guidance to assist Federal, State and local officials.
Action Level (AL) - The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Milligrams per liter (mg/L) - Corresponds to one part of liquid in one million parts of liquid (parts per million - ppm).
Micrograms per liter (µg/L) - Corresponds to one part of liquid in one billion parts of liquid (parts per billion - ppb).
ppt - parts per trillion.
Nanograms per liter (ng/L) - Corresponds to one part liquid in one trillion parts of liquid (parts per trillion - ppt).
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- During 2018, we collected and analyzed 31 samples for lead and copper. The result indicated represents the 90th percentile as defined by the Lead and Copper Rule. No sample exceeded the action level for copper and lead. Next testing is scheduled for 2021. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women, infants, and young children. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. South Huntington Water District is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for
30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline(1-800-426-4791) or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. - - No MCL has been established for sodium. However, 20 mg/L is a recommended guideline for people on high restricted sodium diets and 270 mg/L for those on moderate sodium diets.
- - If iron and manganese are present, the total concentration of both should not exceed 500 µg/L. Iron is essential for maintaining
good health. However, too much iron can cause adverse health effects. Drinking water with very large amounts of iron can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and stomach pain. These effects usually diminish once the elevated iron exposure is stopped. A small number of people have a condition called hemochromatosis, in which the body absorbs and stores too much iron. People with hemochromatosis may be at greater risk for health effects resulting from too much iron in the body (sometimes called “iron overload”) and should be aware of their overall iron intake. The New York State standard for iron in drinking water is 0.3 milligrams per liter, and is based on iron’s effects on the taste, odor and color of the water.
- - Perchlorate is an unregulated contaminant. However, the State Health Dept. has established an action level of 18 µg/L.
- - MCL of 100 µg/L is for Total Chromium. There is no MCL for Hexavelent Chromium.
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- Highest test result of 1.5 µg/L from Well No.
10-1 taken before new MCL established on August 26, 2020. Well No.10-1 has been takenoff-line and is not in service. -
- The New York State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH) established a new MCL for
1,4-dioxane at 1 part per billion( ppb) starting in August 2020. - - It is used as a solvent for cellulose formulations, resins, oils, waxes and other organic substances. It is also used in wood pulping, textile processing, degreasing, in lacquers, paints, varnishes, and stains; and in paint and varnish removers. Also used in personal care products including detergents.
- - MCL for Radium is for Radium 226 and Radium 228 combined.
- - The US environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a life time health advisory level (HAL) of 70 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and PFOS combined. The New York State (NYS) maximum contaminant level (MCL) is 10 ppt for PFOA and 10 ppt for PFOS as of August 2020.
- - PFOA/PFOS has been used to make carpets, leathers, textiles, fabrics for furniture, paper packaging, and other materials that are resistant to water, grease, or stains. It is also used in firefighting foams. Many of these uses have been phased out by its primary U.S. manufacturer; however, there are still some ongoing uses.
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Inorganic Contaminants |
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Lead |
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August |
µg/L |
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AL = 15 |
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0.0036 - 0.40 |
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Copper |
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August |
mg/L |
1.3 |
AL = 1.3 |
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erosion of natural deposits |
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Barium |
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No |
4/3/2020 |
ND - 0.026 |
mg/L |
2 |
MCL = 2.0 |
Naturally occurring |
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Sulfate |
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No |
4/20/2020 |
ND - 17.7 |
mg/L |
n/a |
MCL = 250 |
Naturally occurring |
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Nickel |
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No |
4/2/2020 |
ND - 3.6 |
µg/L |
n/a |
MCL = 100 |
Naturally occurring |
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Sodium |
No |
4/2/2020 |
2.9 - 41.6 |
mg/L |
n/a |
No MCL(2) |
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Zinc |
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4/3/2020 |
ND - 1.22 |
mg/L |
n/a |
MCL = 5.0 |
Naturally occurring |
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Chloride |
No |
4/2/2020 |
2.2 - 61.2 |
mg/L |
n/a |
MCL = 250 |
Naturally occurring |
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Iron |
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No |
4/2/2020 |
ND - 33 |
µg/L |
n/a |
MCL = 300(3) |
Naturally occurring |
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Manganese |
No |
4/2/2020 |
ND - 10 |
µg/L |
n/a |
MCL = 300(3) |
Naturally occurring |
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Nitrate |
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10/5/2020 |
0.8 - 9.9 |
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10 |
MCL = 10 |
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Perchlorate |
No |
1/7/2020 |
ND - 9.8 |
µg/L |
n/a |
AL=18(4) |
Fertilizer |
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Hexavalent Chromium |
No |
2/19/2020 |
ND - 1.9 |
µg/L |
n/a |
No MCL(5) |
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Specific Conductivity |
No |
4/21/2020 |
26.0 - 255.0 |
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n/a |
n/a |
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No |
4/3/2020 |
2.7 - 88.1 |
mg/L |
n/a |
n/a |
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9/15/2020 |
ND - 1.6 |
µg/L |
n/a |
MCL = 5 |
Industrial chemical discharge |
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7/7/2020 |
ND - 2.8 |
µg/L |
n/a |
MCL = 5 |
Industrial chemical discharge |
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Trichloroethene |
No |
9/15/2020 |
ND - 0.76 |
µg/L |
n/a |
MCL = 5 |
Industrial chemical discharge |
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Trichlorofluoromethane (Freon 11) |
No |
12/7/2020 |
ND - 0.9 |
µg/L |
n/a |
MCL = 10 |
Refrigerant |
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MTBE |
No |
4/2/2020 |
ND - 0.61 |
µg/L |
n/a |
MCL = 10 |
Gasoline additive |
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1/9/2020 |
ND - 1.5 |
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µg/L |
n/a |
MCL = 1.0 |
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Total Trihalomethanes (THMS) |
No |
4/2/2020 |
ND - 7.0 |
µg/L |
0 |
MCL = 80 |
Disinfection |
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Gross Alpha |
No |
2/7/2019 |
ND - 0.825 |
pCi/L |
0 |
MCL = 15 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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Gross Beta |
No |
2/17/2019 |
ND - 1.08 |
pCi/L |
0 |
MCL = 50 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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Radium 226 and 228 |
No |
2/8/2019 |
0.33 - 0.924 |
pCi/L |
0 |
MCL = 5(9) |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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Uranium |
No |
2/7/2019 |
ND - 0.412 |
pCi/L |
1 |
MCL = 300 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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Perfluorinated Chemicals(10) |
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Perfluorohexanesulfonic Acid |
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10/14/2020 |
ND - 2.4 |
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MCL = 50,000 |
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Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid |
No |
5/4/2020 |
ND - 2.9 |
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n/a |
MCL = 10 |
Industrial discharge |
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Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)(11) |
No |
5/4/2020 |
ND - 2.9 |
ng/L |
n/a |
MCL = 10 |
Industrial discharge |
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Contaminants
South Huntington Water Department
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the New York Department of Health - Bureau of Public Water Supply Protection, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 81760
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Groundwater
- Total: 21
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- 1%2C2%2C3-Trichloropropane
- 1%2C2-Dichloroethane
- 1%2C2-Dichloropropane
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Nitrate
- Radium%2C combined (-226 & -228)
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Other Detected Contaminants
- 1%2C1%2C1-Trichloroethane
- 1%2C1-Dichloroethane
- 1%2C1-Dichloroethylene
- 1%2C4-Dioxane
- Barium
- Chlorate
- Chromium (total)
- cis-1%2C2-Dichloroethylene
- Cobalt
- MTBE
- Perchlorate
- Strontium
- Trichloroethylene
- Trichlorofluoromethane
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.