What was found in Saratoga Sprngs's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1473 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1378.4999999999993 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 903.1999999999998 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 177.35 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82.85499999999998 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 63.25999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 54 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 29.819999999999993 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 28 µg/L — SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY (GEYSER CREST) · 4,000 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 27.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.549999999999983 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.989999999999999 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.3 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7000 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.4000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3600 pCi/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0080 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0034 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY · 26,525 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Saratoga Sprngs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY | 26,525 |
| SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY (GEYSER CREST) | 4,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Saratoga Sprngs tap water
Is Saratoga Sprngs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Saratoga Sprngs. 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 Saratoga Sprngs?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Saratoga Sprngs, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Saratoga Sprngs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Saratoga Sprngs include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.