What was found in Hurley'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 | 4440 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 990 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 540 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 63 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 37.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 14.6 µg/L 146% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5.4 pCi/L 108% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.5 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 2.2 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.9000 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Chlordane | 0.1200 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0082 mg/L 55% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 9/9 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hurley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HURLEY WATER CO | 2,200 |
| HUDSON VALLEY WATER CO #4 | 221 |
| LEEWOOD KNOLLS WATER CO | 135 |
| MAVERICK KNOLLS HA | 90 |
| GALLIS HILL MHP/BLACK BEAR HOLLOW | 76 |
| ALPINE HEIGHTS TRAILER PARK | 60 |
| HUDSON VALLEY WATER CO #3 | 56 |
| L & D MOBILE HOME PARK, LLC | 45 |
| PINE GARDEN APARTMENTS | 32 |
Frequently asked questions about Hurley tap water
Is Hurley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Hurley. 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 Hurley?
9 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hurley, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hurley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hurley include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Fluoride, TTHM. 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.