Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT.
TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT. delivers tap water graded D (57/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 72,571 residents in KENMORE (V), New York using surface water. 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. For questions, the utility can be reached at 716-874-0490.
Is KENMORE (V) tap water safe to drink?
TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT. delivers tap water that earns a grade of D (57/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a below-average rating, with multiple concerns including pfas contamination.
The utility serves 72,571 residents in KENMORE (V) and 1 other community, drawing from surface water.
Public testing data identifies 14 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Dichloroacetic acid, Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Dibromochloromethane, Trichloroacetic acid, Chloroform, Dibromoacetic acid, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Chromium (hexavalent). For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
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.
Quick actions for KENMORE (V) residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT..
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.
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Recommended water filters for KENMORE (V)
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this 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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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 57/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). 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 (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT. service area
This water system serves 2 communities in Erie County, New York. Click any city for its dedicated tap water quality page.
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