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Is there lead in Alfred's tap water?

1PPBparts per billion of lead in Alfred State College's water at the latest test, in 2025

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Alfred

3 public water companies list Alfred as a place they supply. The biggest is Alfred State College, with about 3,600 people. The highest latest result among Alfred's water companies is 3 parts per billion, at Alfred University. None of the 3 with results was above 15 at its latest test. Small ones like Alfred Village Water Supply supply just their own grounds or street; most of Alfred gets its water from Alfred State College. Your water bill names yours.

Alfred State Collegeabout 3,600 people · latest lead test: 1 ppb · 607-587-4750
Alfred Universityabout 2,800 people · latest lead test: 3 ppb · 607-871-2418
Alfred Village Water Supplyabout 1,300 people · latest lead test: 3 ppb · 607-587-9188

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