What was found in Fallsburg'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 | 4130 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 10/13 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 650 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 5/13 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 460 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 10/13 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 369 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 360 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/13 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 335 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/13 | UCMR-5 |
| Nitrite | 120 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 116 µg/L 145% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 10/13 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 111 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/13 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 96 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 10/13 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 58.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/13 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 53 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/13 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/13 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 14.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/13 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/13 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 13.1716 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 9/13 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 12 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 8/13 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set | 10/13 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 7.16 µg/L 119% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.8 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 3/13 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.31 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/13 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.3 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 4/13 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 5 µg/L 250% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/13 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 6/13 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.2 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/13 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.7 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 8/13 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2 pCi/L 40% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 9/13 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.8 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.9000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 3/13 | SYR4 |
| PFNA | 0.0123 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/13 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0103 mg/L 69% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 13/13 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fallsburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF | 7,850 |
| WOODBOURNE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY | 997 |
| WOODRIDGE VILLAGE | 902 |
| RIVER VALLEY ESTATES (EX FOXCROFT) MHP | 800 |
| HILLVIEW HOMES | 332 |
| MOUNTAINDALE WD | 320 |
| RAL-HAL / VENETIAN VILLAS | 300 |
| DAVOS-RIVERSIDE WD | 200 |
| SUNRISE COMMUNITY MHP | 100 |
| ROSE GARDEN HOMES MHP | 70 |
| HASBROUCK ESTATES MHP | 66 |
| SHELDRAKE Y | 48 |
| LAKESIDE APARTMENTS | 45 |
Frequently asked questions about Fallsburg tap water
Is Fallsburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 33 contaminants in the water serving Fallsburg. 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 Fallsburg?
13 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Fallsburg, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fallsburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fallsburg include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper. 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.