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Is there lead in Middletown's tap water?

1PPBparts per billion of lead in Middletown's water at the latest test, from 2021 to 2023

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Middletown

3 public water companies list Middletown as a place they supply. The biggest is Middletown's water department, with about 30,000 people. The highest latest result among Middletown's water companies is 11.8 parts per billion, at the Halcottsville Water District No. 1. None of the 3 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 1 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Halcottsville Water District No. 1 supply just their own grounds or street; most of Middletown gets its water from Middletown's water department. Your water bill names yours.

Middletown's water departmentabout 30,000 people · latest lead test: 1 ppb · 845-346-4110
The Arkville Water Districtabout 400 people · latest lead test: none found · 845-586-2462
The Halcottsville Water District No. 1about 48 people · latest lead test: 11.8 ppb · 845-586-2462

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