Is Sea Cliff, NY Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Sea Cliff, NY tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.
Where Does Sea Cliff Get Its Water?
Water in Sea Cliff, NY is provided by 1 public water system: NEW YORK AMERICAN WATER - SEA CLIFF.
How Is Sea Cliff Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes granular activated carbon filtration.
What's in Sea Cliff Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Sea Cliff public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | 1 ZIP | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| HFPO-DA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Sea Cliff
Current EPA monitoring data for Sea Cliff shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sea Cliff Tap Water
Is Sea Cliff tap water safe to drink?
Sea Cliff tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.
What contaminants are in Sea Cliff tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Sea Cliff water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 11Cl-PF3OUdS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Sea Cliff get its drinking water?
Sea Cliff receives water from one public water system, including NEW YORK AMERICAN WATER - SEA CLIFF.
Do I need a water filter in Sea Cliff?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Sea Cliff. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Sea Cliff tap water tested?
Public water systems in Sea Cliff 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 2024-05-01.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Sea Cliff
- 11579 - Sea Cliff tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Sea Cliff, 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.
- LIBERTY UTILITIES NEW YORK - SEA CLIFFSome concern
Also covers / overlaps with
- Oyster Bay, NY · Township