Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in COLONIE (T), New York
Tap water in COLONIE (T), New York receives a grade of D (66/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by LATHAM WATER DISTRICT. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in COLONIE (T)'s tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving COLONIE (T).
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 36.7 ppb, 611x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 32.3 ppb, 323x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 48.3 ppb, 322x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for LATHAM WATER DISTRICT (system ID NY0100198) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Recommended filters for COLONIE (T)
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in COLONIE (T)'s water supply.
Filter certified for PFOA/PFOS (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58)
$180-$750Reverse osmosis and some carbon block filters reduce PFAS. Look for certification to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA/PFOS.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
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All contaminants detected in COLONIE (T)'s tap water
Every contaminant identified, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal. Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
36.7 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 611× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
32.3 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 323× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
48.3 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 322× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
9.79 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 163× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
15.6 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 156× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
35.7 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 89× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
12.9 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 65× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
2.77 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 28× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.365 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 12× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
0.57 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 11× over |
| Chlorite Disinfection byproduct |
319.2 ppb | 50.0 | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | 6.4× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0904 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.5× over |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
1.04 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | 3.5× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.345 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 2.5× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
243.7 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.2× over |
| Barium Heavy metal |
120.1 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
3.27 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.6 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Uranium Radiological |
0.01 pCi/L | 0.43 | 20.0 | 30 | 30 | 0.43 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
2.17 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monobromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.11 ppb | 25.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
0.689 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
0.25 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.273 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
0.128 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.0367 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
Treatment plant contact info
For service issues, water quality concerns, or to request a Consumer Confidence Report from LATHAM WATER DISTRICT.