What was found in Glen Cove'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 | 7300 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 7112.5 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 182 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 42.45 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 37 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 31 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.3125 pCi/L 86% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.306 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.796 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.007 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.63 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.4975 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.7200 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.6650 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 0.6120 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.6100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.5870 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0039 mg/L 26% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GLEN COVE CITY · 28,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Glen Cove
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GLEN COVE CITY | 28,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Glen Cove tap water
Is Glen Cove tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Glen Cove. 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 Glen Cove?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Glen Cove, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Glen Cove's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Glen Cove include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrite. 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.