What was found in ZIP 12779
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4130 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 650 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 419 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 369 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 260 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 60.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 33 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.76 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.3 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 5 µg/L 250% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.14 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.7 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.28 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.92 pCi/L 38% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.59 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.1 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.4000 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFNA | 0.0123 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 |
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 12779
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| FALLSBURG WHO-LS-SF | NY | 7,850 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 12779 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 12779 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 12779. 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 12779?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 12779. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 12779's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.