Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1
VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 delivers tap water graded C (73/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 146,732 residents in TUCKAHOE (V), New York using surface water (purchased). The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 845-620-3345.
Is TUCKAHOE (V) tap water safe to drink?
VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 delivers tap water that earns a grade of C (73/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an average rating, with several contaminants above health guidelines but generally compliant with US legal limits.
The utility serves 146,732 residents in TUCKAHOE (V) and 8 other communities, drawing from surface water (purchased).
Public testing data identifies 10 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Trichloroacetic acid, Chloroform, Bromochloroacetic acid, Dichloroacetic acid, Bromodichloromethane, Dibromoacetic acid, 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 VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 (system ID NY5903444) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 10/01/2023 | Open |
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 TUCKAHOE (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 VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 25.8 ppb, 431x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 36.5 ppb, 365x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 52.2 ppb, 348x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Contact VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1
Reach the utility directly for service issues, water quality concerns, or to request your Consumer Confidence Report.
General Contact
Treatment Plant
Recommended water filters for TUCKAHOE (V)
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
Disclosure: TapWaterSafety earns a commission from purchases made through these links. This does not influence our scoring methodology or filter selection.
Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 73/100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
25.8 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 431× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
36.5 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 365× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
52.2 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 348× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
21.7 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 217× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
44.7 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 112× over |
| Bromochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
1.62 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 81× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
12.5 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 63× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
3.55 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 59× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.401 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 13× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0426 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 2.1× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.0859 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
0.0518 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Bromochloromethane Other |
0.0171 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
21.4 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Antimony Heavy metal |
0.159 ppb | 1.0 | 6.0 | 10 | 20 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
21.8 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrate and nitrite Inorganic |
0.00972 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum* Heavy metal |
15.0 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Monobromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.548 ppb | 25.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
8.31 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.259 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.0015 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene* Other |
0.00625 ppb | 2.0 | 50.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,1-Dichloroethane Volatile organic compound |
0.00816 ppb | 3.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0223 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Bromide* Other |
20.0 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chromium (total)* Heavy metal |
0.357 ppb | — | 100.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.528 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.
VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 service area
This water system serves 9 communities in Westchester County, New York. Click any city for its dedicated tap water quality page.
Find the right filter for TUCKAHOE (V) water
Browse filter categories by water-quality concern. Each option below is NSF-certified for the matched contaminant type.