What was found in Lynbrook'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 570 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 290 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 290 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 140 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 53 µg/L 353% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 14.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 14 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 13.7 µg/L 274% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 10 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 8.3 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.94 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.44 pCi/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5 pCi/L 100% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 2.2 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 2 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.7 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.6 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 1.1 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.8100 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0042 mg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFNA | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Lynbrook
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LIBERTY UTILITIES NEW YORK - LYNBROOK | 220,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Lynbrook tap water
Is Lynbrook tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 34 contaminants in the water serving Lynbrook. 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 Lynbrook?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lynbrook, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lynbrook's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lynbrook include Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Fluoride. 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.