5 cities covered
New York water quality and radon, by city
0 of 5 covered New York cities use chloramine in at least part of the system, and 0 have hard water. 34 of New York's 62 counties are EPA radon zone 1.
| City | Disinfectant | Hardness | Lead | PFAS | Radon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Chlorine | 1.8 gpg | 10 ppb | Not detected | Zone 3 |
| Buffalo | Chlorine | 5.1 gpg | 4 ppb | Not detected | Zone 1 |
| Yonkers | Chlorine | 2.0 gpg | 7.1 ppb | Not detected | Zone 3 |
| Rochester | Chlorine | 6.1 gpg | 6.8 ppb | Not detected | Zone 2 |
| Syracuse | Chlorine | 6.4 gpg | 12 ppb | Not detected | Zone 1 |
New York radon zones
Zone 1 (highest)34 counties
Zone 213 counties
Zone 3 (lowest)15 counties