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Tap Water Quality in New York, New York (ZIP 10001)

Serving New York, New York

Warning
5 above health guidelines
1
City
185+
Tested
5
Above Guidelines
3
Utilities

Is the Tap Water Safe in New York, New York?

Tap water in New York, New York (ZIP 10001) has 5 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

ZIP 10001 is served by 3 water utilities providing water to New York. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.

Water Quality Report for ZIP 10001

3 contaminants above EPA health guidelines

These levels represent the worst case across all cities in this ZIP code. Check individual city reports for specific details.

Bromodichloromethane

Found in New York

4.1 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
0.024 PPM
Guideline: 0.02 PPM
Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA)

Found in New York

0.015 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM

Water Utilities Serving ZIP 10001

BEAVER FALLS WATER DISTRICT

People Served:

782

Contact:

Not available

Water Source:

Groundwater purchased

Contaminants Tested:

12

NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM

People Served:

8,271,000

Contact:
718-595-6500

Water Source:

Surface water

Contaminants Tested:

17

WA OF WESTERN NASSAU

People Served:

120,000

Contact:

Not available

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

156

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Best Water Filters for New York (ZIP 10001)

Based on the contaminants found in your area, we recommend NSF-certified water filters that can remove the specific contaminants above health guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about New York Tap Water

Is the tap water safe in New York, New York (ZIP 10001)?

Tap water in New York, New York (ZIP 10001) has 5 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing the detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

Which water utilities serve ZIP code 10001?

ZIP code 10001 is served by 3 water utilities: BEAVER FALLS WATER DISTRICT, NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM, WA OF WESTERN NASSAU.

How do I pay my water bill in New York (ZIP 10001)?

NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM (the largest utility serving ZIP 10001) handles billing for most New York addresses. Call 718-595-6500 to pay your bill or set up online payments. Other utilities serve smaller pockets of this ZIP — check the utility list below if you don't recognize NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM.

What contaminants are in New York water (ZIP 10001)?

Water testing in ZIP 10001 found 3 contaminants above EPA health guidelines: Bromodichloromethane, Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA), Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA).

Should I use a water filter in New York (ZIP 10001)?

Yes, we recommend using an NSF-certified water filter for ZIP 10001 because 5 contaminants are above EPA health guidelines. Reverse osmosis systems or under-sink filters certified to remove the specific contaminants found in your water are recommended.

What cities are in ZIP code 10001?

ZIP code 10001 serves New York, New York.

How we built this page

Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 3 utilityies serving ZIP 10001. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.

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