What was found in Concord'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 930 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 651 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 540 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 85.1 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 68.8 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 52.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 40.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 30 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 14.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.04 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.8 pCi/L 76% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.8 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.6 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.5 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.3 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 1.2 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.1 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0700 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0660 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.0300 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.0200 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Concord
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ECWA DIRECT | 313,380 |
| SPRINGVILLE MOBILE VILLAGE | 90 |
| PERKINS MOBILE HOME PARK | 75 |
Frequently asked questions about Concord tap water
Is Concord tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Concord. 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 Concord?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Concord, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Concord's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Concord include Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.