What was found in Mineola'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 | 8300 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 8300 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 130 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 20 µg/L 400% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 19.9 µg/L 398% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 16 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 11.9 µg/L 170% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 7 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 10.2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.69 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.9 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 4.4 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.26 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.63 pCi/L 73% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 3.5 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.49 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.4 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.11 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.62 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.5100 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0064 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mineola
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MINEOLA (V) | 20,600 |
Frequently asked questions about Mineola tap water
Is Mineola tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Mineola. 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 Mineola?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mineola, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mineola's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mineola include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Tetrachloroethylene, Trichloroethylene. 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.