What was found in Barker's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1001 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 458 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: FOREST GREEN MANOR PARK · 57 people · 2014 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 194.39 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 56.348 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BARKER VILLAGE · 577 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 36.82 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BARKER VILLAGE · 577 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 36.699999999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKER VILLAGE · 577 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 20.9695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKER VILLAGE · 577 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.533999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKER VILLAGE · 577 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.139999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKER VILLAGE · 577 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKER VILLAGE · 577 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9 µg/L — NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2013 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKER VILLAGE · 577 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.9699999999999966 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKER VILLAGE · 577 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.5 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: FOREST GREEN MANOR PARK · 57 people · 2014 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.3699999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKER VILLAGE · 577 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.9255 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2013 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.1200 pCi/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2014 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.0360 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2014 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0100 mg/L 67% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BARKER VILLAGE · 577 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Barker
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BARKER VILLAGE | 577 |
| FOREST GREEN MANOR PARK | 57 |
| NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Barker tap water
Is Barker tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Barker. 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 Barker?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Barker, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Barker's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Barker include Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.