What was found in Westbury'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 | 14500 µg/L 145% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 14500 µg/L 145% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 490 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 220 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 33 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.5 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.3 pCi/L 42% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.88 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.49 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.19 pCi/L 84% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3.5 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 2.69 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.89 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 1.8 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 1.67 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1.62 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.42 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1.33 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.5700 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.1200 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0210 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Westbury
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WESTBURY WD | 20,500 |
Frequently asked questions about Westbury tap water
Is Westbury tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Westbury. 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 Westbury?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Westbury, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Westbury's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Westbury include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. 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.