Is North New Hyde Park, NY Tap Water Safe to Drink?

North New Hyde Park tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 1 of 1 ZIP code show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for PFOA. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.

3Water systems

1ZIP codes

100%ZIPs above EPA guideline

Metro areaNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Latest data2025-08-22

Where Does North New Hyde Park Get Its Water?

Water in North New Hyde Park, NY is provided by 3 public water systems: GARDEN CITY PARK WD, MANHASSET LAKEVILLE WD and WA OF WESTERN NASSAU.

How Is North New Hyde Park Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes air stripping, granular activated carbon filtration, groundwater disinfection and ion exchange.

What's in North New Hyde Park Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in North New Hyde Park public water systems. 1 of 1 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.

Contaminant	Peak detected	EPA guideline	ZIPs detected	Status
PFOA	0.01 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	1 ZIP	Above guideline
lithium	9 µg/L	—	0 ZIPs	Within guideline
PFTrDA	0.007 µg/L	—	0 ZIPs	Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS	0.005 µg/L	—	0 ZIPs	Within guideline
8:2 FTS	0.005 µg/L	—	0 ZIPs	Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for North New Hyde Park

Based on EPA monitoring data, 1 of 1 ZIP codes in North New Hyde Park have recorded detections above EPA health guidelines. Sensitive populations such as infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems may benefit from an additional layer of protection such as a certified point-of-use filter.

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This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about North New Hyde Park Tap Water

Is North New Hyde Park tap water safe to drink?

North New Hyde Park tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 1 of 1 ZIP codes show contaminant levels above EPA health-based guidelines. A certified point-of-use filter adds an extra layer of protection.

What contaminants are in North New Hyde Park tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in North New Hyde Park water systems include: PFOA, lithium, PFTrDA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does North New Hyde Park get its drinking water?

North New Hyde Park receives water from 3 public water systems, including GARDEN CITY PARK WD.

Do I need a water filter in North New Hyde Park?

If your ZIP code is among those with detections above EPA health guidelines, choose a filter certified for the specific contaminants shown in your ZIP report. Reverse osmosis is generally the broadest option for PFAS, lithium, and many other dissolved contaminants.

How often is North New Hyde Park tap water tested?

Public water systems in North New Hyde Park are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-08-22.

Tap water reports by ZIP in North New Hyde Park

11040 - North New Hyde Park tap water report Higher concern

Water utilities serving North New Hyde Park, NY

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

WA OF WESTERN NASSAUAction advised

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.