What was found in Beacon'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 290 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 243.15 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 60.045 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 43.86 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29.05 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 15.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 8.355 µg/L 167% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.854 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.134 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.692 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.6225 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.6220 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.2880 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2730 pCi/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BEACON CITY · 14,370 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Beacon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BEACON CITY | 14,370 |
Frequently asked questions about Beacon tap water
Is Beacon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Beacon. 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 Beacon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Beacon, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Beacon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Beacon include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.