What was found in ZIP 11559
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 570 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 290 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 290 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 140 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 53 µg/L 353% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 14.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 14 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 13.7 µg/L 274% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 10 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 8.3 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.94 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.44 pCi/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5 pCi/L 100% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 2.2 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 2 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.7 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.6 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 1.1 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.8100 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0042 mg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFNA | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 11559
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY UTILITIES NEW YORK - LYNBROOK | NY | 220,000 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 11559 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 11559 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 34 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 11559. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 11559?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 11559. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 11559's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Fluoride, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.