What was found in Schuyler'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 7700 µg/L 385% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1400 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 190 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 31 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 13 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.9 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.27 pCi/L 25% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 0.9000 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Schuyler
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MILLERS GROVE TRAILER PARK | 217 |
| CRESTWOOD ESTATES | 100 |
| COUNTRY MEADOWS MHP | 36 |
Frequently asked questions about Schuyler tap water
Is Schuyler tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Schuyler. 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 Schuyler?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Schuyler, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Schuyler's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Schuyler include Barium, Fluoride, Nitrate, Cyanide, Selenium. 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.