What was found in Hoosick Falls'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 | 391 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 287.15 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 58.5 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 26.32 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 36.425 µg/L — HOOSAC MEADOWS APARTMENTS · 100 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23.9 µg/L — HOOSAC MEADOWS APARTMENTS · 100 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.45 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 21.615 µg/L — HOOSAC MEADOWS APARTMENTS · 100 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.173 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11.4 µg/L — HOOSAC MEADOWS APARTMENTS · 100 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.3355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.755 µg/L — HOOSAC MEADOWS APARTMENTS · 100 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.303 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.68 µg/L — HOOSAC MEADOWS APARTMENTS · 100 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.51 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.6 µg/L — HOOSAC MEADOWS APARTMENTS · 100 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.5 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.44 µg/L — HOOSAC MEADOWS APARTMENTS · 100 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.792 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5 µg/L — HOOSAC MEADOWS APARTMENTS · 100 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.945 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.815 µg/L — HOOSAC MEADOWS APARTMENTS · 100 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 2.285 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 2 µg/L Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.922 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 1.6 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.1685 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9470 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: HOOSAC MEADOWS APARTMENTS · 100 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS · 4,925 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0015 mg/L — HOOSAC MEADOWS APARTMENTS · 100 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Hoosick Falls
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HOOSICK FALLS (V) PWS | 4,925 |
| HOOSAC MEADOWS APARTMENTS | 100 |
Frequently asked questions about Hoosick Falls tap water
Is Hoosick Falls tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Hoosick Falls. 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 Hoosick Falls?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hoosick Falls, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hoosick Falls's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hoosick Falls include Nitrate, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM. 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.