What was found in Pawling'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 | 23000 µg/L 230% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4050 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/8 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 895 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/8 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 370 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/8 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 137 µg/L 171% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 134 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 113.3 µg/L 189% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 84.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 78 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 61.31 pCi/L 409% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 59.98 pCi/L 1200% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 46.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 37.5331 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 34.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 23 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 12.1 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 4/8 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/8 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 3 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.62 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7000 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0034 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 8/8 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pawling
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PAWLING VILLAGE | 2,100 |
| SQUIRE GREEN WATER CORPORATION | 750 |
| SHOREHAVEN CIVIC ASSOCIATION | 300 |
| CEDAR VALLEY WATERWORKS | 300 |
| POND SHORE (HIGHLANDS AT PAWLING) | 300 |
| PAWLING WD #2 | 200 |
| PAWLING WD #1 | 100 |
| CASTAGNA WELLNESS WATER COMPANY | 100 |
Frequently asked questions about Pawling tap water
Is Pawling tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Pawling. 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 Pawling?
8 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pawling, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pawling's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pawling include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.