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Is there lead in Manhattan's tap water?

2PPBLead in Manhattan's water at the latest test, from 2022 to 2024

Below 15, the level that requires action

Water companies that supply Manhattan

8 public water companies list Manhattan as a place they supply. The biggest is Manhattan's water department, with about 1,800 people. The highest latest result among Manhattan's water companies is 7 parts per billion, at Manhattan Camper Court. None of the 8 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 2 found too little lead to measure. 7 are small systems serving fewer than 500 people each, such as a mobile home park, a subdivision or a business with its own well.

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