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Is there lead in Ithaca's tap water?

2.4PPBLead in Cornell University's water at the latest test, from 2021 to 2023

Below 15, the level that requires action

Water companies that supply Ithaca

5 public water companies list Ithaca as a place they supply. The biggest is Cornell University, with about 31,581 people. The highest latest result among Ithaca's water companies is 8.8 parts per billion, at the Ithaca Town Water District. None of the 5 with results was above 15 at its latest test.

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