What was found in Mcgraw'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 | 3620 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3620 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 2600 µg/L 260% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 59 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 37 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 20.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.36 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.9 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.53 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.43 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0121 mg/L 81% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mcgraw
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MCGRAW VILLAGE | 1,306 |
Frequently asked questions about Mcgraw tap water
Is Mcgraw tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Mcgraw. 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 Mcgraw?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mcgraw, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mcgraw's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mcgraw include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrite, Barium, 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.