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Is there lead in Manhattan's tap water?

1.6PPBLead in Manhattan's water at the latest test, in 2025

Below 15, the level that requires action

Water companies that supply Manhattan

2 public water companies list Manhattan as a place they supply. The biggest is Manhattan's water department, with about 10,340 people. The highest latest result among Manhattan's water companies is 1.9 parts per billion, at Aqua Illinois-Willowbrook. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test.

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