What contaminants are in LACKAWANNA (C) tap water?

Public data sources identify the following contaminants in LACKAWANNA (C)'s water supply: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Trichloroacetic acid, Chloroform, Dibromochloromethane, Dichloroacetic acid, Dibromoacetic acid, Chromium (hexavalent), Nitrate and nitrite, Chlorate, Nitrate, Bromoform, Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, Manganese, Molybdenum, Barium, Monochloroacetic acid, Monobromoacetic acid, Vanadium, Strontium, Fluoride. Levels and comparison to EWG health guidelines are listed on the full city page.

Which water utility serves LACKAWANNA (C)?

LACKAWANNA (C) is served by ECWA DIRECT. ECWA DIRECT serves approximately 313,380 residents.

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Tap water quality in LACKAWANNA (C), New York

Q: Is the tap water in LACKAWANNA (C), New York safe to drink?

LACKAWANNA (C)'s tap water receives a grade of D (67/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline, Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline, Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. Grades are based on EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database, and the utility's published Consumer Confidence Report.

Served by ECWA DIRECT. 313,380 residents.

Average score 67/100

Utilities 1

Population 313,380

67/100

Below Average

ⓘ How did we get this rating?

Quick answer

Tap water in LACKAWANNA (C), New York receives a grade of D (67/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by ECWA DIRECT. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.

Data sources for this grade: utilities.csv EWG Tap Water Database ⓘ How did we get this rating?

What's in LACKAWANNA (C)'s tap water

Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving LACKAWANNA (C).

Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline

Moderate concern

Haloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 27.6 ppb, 460x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.

Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline

Moderate concern

Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 38.7 ppb, 258x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.

Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline

Moderate concern

Haloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 19.7 ppb, 197x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.

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All contaminants detected in LACKAWANNA (C)'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	27.6 ppb	0.06	—	—	—	—	—	460× over
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct	38.7 ppb	0.15	80.0	100	—	—	—	258× over
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct	19.7 ppb	0.1	60.0	60	—	—	—	197× over
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct	9.3 ppb	0.06	—	—	—	—	—	155× over
Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct	8.71 ppb	0.1	—	—	—	—	—	87× over
Chloroform Disinfection byproduct	24.3 ppb	0.4	—	—	—	—	—	61× over
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct	5.07 ppb	0.1	—	—	—	—	—	51× over
Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct	9.97 ppb	0.2	—	—	—	—	—	50× over
Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct	0.357 ppb	0.03	—	—	—	—	—	12× over
Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal	0.0988 ppb	0.02	—	—	—	—	—	4.9× over
Nitrate and nitrite Inorganic	0.126 ppm	0.14	10.0	11.3	11.3	10	—	Below guideline
Chlorate Disinfection byproduct	96.8 ppb	210.0	—	—	—	—	—	Below guideline
Nitrate Inorganic	0.06 ppm	0.14	10.0	11.3	11.3	10	—	Below guideline
Bromoform Disinfection byproduct	0.0736 ppb	0.5	—	—	—	—	—	Below guideline
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Semi-volatile organic compound	0.435 ppb	3.0	6.0	—	—	—	—	Below guideline
Manganese Heavy metal	2.58 ppb	100.0	—	50	80	—	—	Below guideline
Molybdenum Other	0.994 ppb	40.0	—	—	—	—	—	Below guideline
Barium Heavy metal	15.6 ppb	700.0	2000.0	—	1300	2000	—	Below guideline
Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct	0.532 ppb	53.0	—	—	—	—	—	Below guideline
Monobromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct	0.229 ppb	25.0	—	—	—	—	—	Below guideline
Vanadium Other	0.0625 ppb	21.0	—	—	—	—	—	Below guideline
Strontium Radiological	0.161 ppb	1500.0	—	—	—	—	—	Below guideline
Fluoride Inorganic	0.35 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.