What was found in Stafford'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 | 1030 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 93 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 75 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 54 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 23 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.171 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0054 mg/L 36% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Stafford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MCWA GENESEE | 16,541 |
| GODFREYS POND | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Stafford tap water
Is Stafford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Stafford. 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 Stafford?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Stafford, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Stafford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Stafford include Nitrate, Barium, TTHM, Chloroform, 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.