What was found in New Windsor'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 | 5230 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 978 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 396 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 110 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 110 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 109.4 µg/L 182% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 20 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 16.4 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.02 pCi/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.89 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.4 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.86 pCi/L 37% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.23 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.9760 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.3500 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0053 mg/L 36% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 7/7 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving New Windsor
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEW WINDSOR CONSOLIDATED WD | 25,667 |
| BEAVER DAM LAKE WATER CORP. | 465 |
| WALTERS MOBILE HOME VILLAGE | 250 |
| BRITTANY TERRACE | 169 |
| SCOTT ACRES | 121 |
| HILL N DALE TRAILER PARK | 52 |
| SISTERS OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE BVM | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about New Windsor tap water
Is New Windsor tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving New Windsor. 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 New Windsor?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for New Windsor, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Windsor's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Windsor include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-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.