What was found in Leray'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 | 6900 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 976 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 218 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 150 µg/L 188% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 141 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 83 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 50 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 44 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 40 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 22.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 21 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 18.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 5.8 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 2.3 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.24 pCi/L 45% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.45 pCi/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.3 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.1 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7200 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.6700 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.6400 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.1100 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0260 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0250 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0140 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0080 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0033 mg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Leray
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FORT DRUM | 34,000 |
| LERAY TOWN WD 1, 2, 4 | 7,140 |
| NORTHWOODS ESTATES | 315 |
Frequently asked questions about Leray tap water
Is Leray tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 35 contaminants in the water serving Leray. 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 Leray?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Leray, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Leray's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Leray include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.