What was found in Wilson'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1001 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2016 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 194.39 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 68.09 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WILSON TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 5,993 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 45.105000000000004 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILSON TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 5,993 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 35.775 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WILSON TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 5,993 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.655 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILSON TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 5,993 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 22.30599999999999 µg/L — WILSON VILLAGE · 1,213 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 21.365 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILSON TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 5,993 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILSON TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 5,993 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.539 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILSON TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 5,993 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.378999999999998 µg/L — WILSON VILLAGE · 1,213 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.71 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILSON TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 5,993 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.735 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILSON TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 5,993 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.6980000000000004 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILSON TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 5,993 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.9255 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2013 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.8900 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.1200 pCi/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2014 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.0360 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2014 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WILSON TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 5,993 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0060 mg/L — NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 0 people · 2023 | 3/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wilson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WILSON TOWN WATER DISTRICT | 5,993 |
| WILSON VILLAGE | 1,213 |
| NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 0 |
| NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Wilson tap water
Is Wilson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Wilson. 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 Wilson?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Wilson, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wilson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wilson include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.