What was found in Huntington'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfhxa | 0.0435 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0394 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/5 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0236 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0174 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0126 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0108 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0096 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFNA | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0033 mg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Huntington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | 1,100,000 |
| SOUTH HUNTINGTON WATER DISTRICT | 81,760 |
| GREENLAWN WATER DISTRICT | 42,000 |
| DIX HILLS WATER DISTRICT | 34,522 |
| NORTHPORT VA HOSPITAL | 3,088 |
Frequently asked questions about Huntington tap water
Is Huntington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Huntington. 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 Huntington?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Huntington, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Huntington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Huntington include Pfhxa, Pfpea, 6:2 Fts, PFOS, Pfba. 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.