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Is there lead in Rotterdam's tap water?

0.8PPBparts per billion of lead in Rotterdam Water District #5's water at the latest test, in tests since 2024

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Rotterdam

3 public water companies list Rotterdam as a place they supply. The biggest is the Rotterdam Water District #5, with about 28,000 people. The highest latest result among Rotterdam's water companies is 2 parts per billion, at the Rotterdam Water District #3. None of the 3 with results was above 15 at its latest test. Small ones like West Hill Water Company Inc. supply just their own grounds or street; most of Rotterdam gets its water from the Rotterdam Water District #5. Your water bill names yours.

The Rotterdam Water District #5about 28,000 people · latest lead test: 0.8 ppb · 518-355-7575
The Rotterdam Water District #3about 1,900 people · latest lead test: 2 ppb · 518-355-7575
West Hill Water Company Inc.about 180 people · latest lead test: 1 ppb · 518-320-6120

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