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Riverhead, New York Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 2 water systems serving 35,075 people.

50
Fair
out of 100

Water Source

2
Water Systems
35K
People Served
Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
PFHxA0.003 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFOA0.004 0.004 ug/L0.090 ug/L(EWG)
100%
Near limit
PFOS0.005 0.004 ug/L0.300 ug/L(EWG)
130%
Above limit
PFPeA0.003 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (7)

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Resolved Violations (159)

04

Jul 1, 2023 — Sep 30, 2023

moderate

04

Jul 1, 2023 — Sep 30, 2023

moderate

04

Jul 1, 2023 — Sep 30, 2023

moderate

01

Jul 1, 2023 — Sep 30, 2023

critical

01

Jul 1, 2023 — Sep 30, 2023

critical

+ 154 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverhead tap water safe to drink?

Riverhead's water has 1 contaminant detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Riverhead tap water?

4 contaminants have been detected in Riverhead's water supply across 2 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Riverhead?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Riverhead's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Riverhead have any water quality violations?

Yes, Riverhead currently has 7 active violations. See the violations section above for details.