What was found in Salamanca'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 | 2560 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 230 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 210 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 95.6 µg/L 159% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 77.5 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 5 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.20585 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.99 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.62 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5960 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.5900 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.3777 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.3000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 0.1800 MFL 2.6% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Methoxychlor | 0.1000 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0026 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 6/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Salamanca
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SALAMANCA CITY | 5,815 |
| CATTARAUGUS CWS | 4,999 |
| JIMMERSONTOWN WS | 296 |
| STEAMBURG WS | 288 |
| SULLIVAN HOLLOW | 64 |
| SHELTON TRAILER PARK | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Salamanca tap water
Is Salamanca tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants in the water serving Salamanca. 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 Salamanca?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Salamanca, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Salamanca's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Salamanca include Nitrate, Xylenes, Total, Barium, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.