What was found in Woodridge'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 | 770 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 351 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 335 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Fluoride | 320 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 116 µg/L 145% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 111 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 96 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 58.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 53 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 20.7 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 7.16 µg/L 119% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.2 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.9 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.64 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.8 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.8 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.9000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.8000 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.1400 pCi/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0036 mg/L 24% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Woodridge
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WOODRIDGE VILLAGE | 902 |
Frequently asked questions about Woodridge tap water
Is Woodridge tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Woodridge. 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 Woodridge?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Woodridge, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Woodridge's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Woodridge include Nitrate, Barium, Lithium, Fluoride, TTHM. 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.