What was found in Bethel'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 | 580 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: STEVENSVILLE+RFL · 3,250 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 213.4 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: STEVENSVILLE+RFL · 3,250 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 233.65 µg/L — BETHEL SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING · 40 people · 2017 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 120 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: MINERAL SPRINGS PARK MHP · 66 people · 2017 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 16.69 µg/L 167% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Highest in the city: MINERAL SPRINGS PARK MHP · 66 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 13.45 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: STEVENSVILLE+RFL · 3,250 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 11.026 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: BETHEL WATER CO · 177 people · 2013 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 8.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEVENSVILLE+RFL · 3,250 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.85 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: MINERAL SPRINGS PARK MHP · 66 people · 2017 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.1 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: STEVENSVILLE+RFL · 3,250 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEVENSVILLE+RFL · 3,250 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEVENSVILLE+RFL · 3,250 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEVENSVILLE+RFL · 3,250 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.12 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: BETHEL SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING · 40 people · 2016 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEVENSVILLE+RFL · 3,250 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEVENSVILLE+RFL · 3,250 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.03 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: BETHEL SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING · 40 people · 2016 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: STEVENSVILLE+RFL · 3,250 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0020 mg/L — BETHEL SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING · 40 people · 2024 | 4/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bethel
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| STEVENSVILLE+RFL | 3,250 |
| SWAN IN SWAN LAKE | 2,900 |
| BETHEL WATER CO | 177 |
| MINERAL SPRINGS PARK MHP | 66 |
| BETHEL SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Bethel tap water
Is Bethel tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Bethel. 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 Bethel?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bethel, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bethel's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bethel include Nitrate, Barium, Fluoride, Arsenic, 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.