Overview
Legal does not necessarily equal safe.
- Getting a passing grade from the federal government does not mean the water meets the latest health guidelines.
- Legal limits for contaminants in tap water have not been updated in almost 20 years.
- The best way to ensure clean tap water is to keep pollution out of source water in the first place.
AquaPura's analysis shows 7 contaminant(s) detected in Bethpage WD's water exceed recommended health guidelines, though they may be within legal limits set by the EPA.
Contaminants Detected
Chromium (hexavalent)*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.0541 ppb
No Legal Limit
2.7x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.02 ppb
0.02 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA9)*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 1.36 ppb
No Legal Limit
23x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.06 ppb
0.06 ppb
This Utility: 3.4 ppm
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
24x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.14 ppb
0.14 ppb
This Utility: 0.03 ppt
No Legal Limit
5x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.006 ppb
0.006 ppb
Radium, combined (-226 and -228)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 2.21 ppb
Legal Limit: 5 ppb
44x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.05 ppb
0.05 ppb
This Utility: 0.136 ppb
No Legal Limit
This Utility: 1.61 ppb
No Legal Limit
This Utility: 0.429 ppb
Legal Limit: 1000 ppb
EWG's Health Guideline:
50 ppb
50 ppb
Chloroform
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.116 ppb
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.4 ppb
0.4 ppb
Dibromochloromethane
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.00307 ppb
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
This Utility: 0.032 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
2000 ppt
2000 ppt
This Utility: 1.05 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 0.021 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 0.208 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 0.793 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.123 ppb
Legal Limit: 80 ppb
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.15 ppb
0.15 ppb
Find a Filter
See which water filtration technologies are effective at reducing the contaminants detected in this utility's water supply.
Carbon Filters
Filters 2 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+16 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Lower upfront cost
- Reduced maintenance
Cons
- Does not remove all contaminants
Reverse Osmosis
Filters 7 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+21 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Most effective
Cons
- Higher upfront cost
- Requires more maintenance
- Wastes water
Other Considerations
Ion Exchange
PROS: Softens hard water, Reduces some contaminants
CONS: Doesn't remove all contaminants
Whole-House Filters
PROS: Useful for reducing radiologicals and TCE
CONS: Expensive to install and maintain, Risk of bacterial contamination
Explore filter options for each contaminant. See which technologies are effective at reducing specific contaminants.
| Contaminant | Activated Carbon | Reverse Osmosis | Ion Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminants Above Health Guidelines | |||
| 1,4-Dioxane | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chromium (hexavalent)* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9)* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Nitrate | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nitrate and nitrite | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Other Contaminants Detected | |||
| 1,1-Dichloroethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1-Butanol | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Acetaldhyde | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Acetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Acetone | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Barium | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bromoform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chlorate* | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Chlorite | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chloroform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Cobalt | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dibromochloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Dichloroacetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Manganese | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Nitrite | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perchlorate* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Strontium* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Trichloroethylene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
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