Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in KENMORE (V), New York
Tap water in KENMORE (V), New York receives a grade of F (57/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT.. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in KENMORE (V)'s tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving KENMORE (V).
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 1.08 ppt, 1076x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 24.2 ppb, 404x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 32.1 ppb, 214x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT. (system ID NY1404556) 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 KENMORE (V)
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in KENMORE (V)'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 KENMORE (V)'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
1.08 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 1076× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
24.2 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 404× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
32.1 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 214× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
19.0 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 190× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
10.2 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 170× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
11.0 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 55× over |
| Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) PFAS |
0.329 ppt | 0.006 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 55× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
5.16 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 52× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
5.01 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 50× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
16.5 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 41× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
1.16 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 39× over |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
1.27 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | 14× over |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
1.28 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | 4.3× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0803 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.0× over |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
0.18 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
7.04 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
20.6 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
1.51 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
1.01 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monobromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.294 ppb | 25.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
2.18 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
1.04 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
1.27 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.185 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.323 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
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