What was found in Ballston's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 433 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 290 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 183 µg/L 229% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 180 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 121 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 113 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 112 µg/L 187% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 61 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 51 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 34 µg/L 227% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 28.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.0130 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0035 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ballston
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LK WD | 10,000 |
| CAMERONS TRAILER PARK | 98 |
Frequently asked questions about Ballston tap water
Is Ballston tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Ballston. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Ballston?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Ballston, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ballston's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ballston include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.