What was found in Stewart Manor'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 | 2500 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2280 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 310 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 25.8 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 20 µg/L 400% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.3 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 3 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.9 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 2.7 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.32 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 1.94 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.33 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.9700 pCi/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.9000 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.7000 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.3500 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Stewart Manor
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FRANKLIN SQUARE WD | 20,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Stewart Manor tap water
Is Stewart Manor tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Stewart Manor. 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 Stewart Manor?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Stewart Manor, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Stewart Manor's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Stewart Manor include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, Trichloroethylene. 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.