What was found in Brewster'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 | 870 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 500 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 120 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 44 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 37 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.6 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 10 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 6.8 µg/L 136% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 3.7 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3.5 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 2.1 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.4 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6400 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.4000 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.3000 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.3000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0079 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Brewster
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BREWSTER VILLAGE | 2,162 |
Frequently asked questions about Brewster tap water
Is Brewster tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Brewster. 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 Brewster?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Brewster, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brewster's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brewster include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Chloroform, TTHM. 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.