What was found in Holland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 1680 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 127 µg/L 212% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 110 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 74 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 34 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 5 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.4 pCi/L 88% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2.1 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.95 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 1.9 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.1 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 0.7000 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.4000 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 0.2500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0800 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.0700 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.0400 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0032 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Holland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HOLLAND WATER DISTRICT | 1,680 |
| HUNTERS CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK | 150 |
| HOLLAND HILLS APARTMENTS | 30 |
Frequently asked questions about Holland tap water
Is Holland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Holland. 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 Holland?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Holland, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Holland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Holland include Barium, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Monobromoacetic Acid, Nitrate. 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.