Albany City
Albany (C), NY
NY0100189
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- LE
Lead
Lead is a toxic metal that can leach into water from old pipes and plumbing fixtures. It harms brain development in children and has no safe exposure level.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
2,4-D
| Avg: | 0.130 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
Barium
| Avg: | 0.025 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Chlorate
| Avg: | 160.000 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 210.000 ppb |
Chloride
| Avg: | 22.400 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Chlorite
| Avg: | 0.740 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.000 ppm |
Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
| Avg: | 0.266 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 5.000 pci/l |
Contaminants tested
Summary
- People Served
- 98K
- Surface Water
- Albany County
- Data from 2022-2023
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