New York City Tap Water
Water provider: NYC Department of Environmental Protection (New York, NY)
Filter guidance
We do not have enough dated, utility-specific measurements to select a filter for this address. Check the current utility report or test your tap, then choose a model certified for the measured contaminant.
What the reviewed source lists
Lead
Listed for context, not verified as a local measurement
Source wording: below 15 ppb action level in most samples
Older buildings with lead service lines remain at risk.
Trihalomethanes (THMs)
Listed for context, not verified as a local measurement
Source wording: ~30 ppb
Stated limit: 80 ppb
Chlorine
Listed for context, not verified as a local measurement
Source wording: ~1 ppm
PFAS (forever chemicals)
Listed for context, not verified as a local measurement
Source wording: low levels of PFOA/PFOS
Source and date
NYC DEP Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report (2023). Last reviewed 2024-11-01.
This reflects the most recent public water quality report available when we last reviewed this utility. Verify current conditions with the utility.