Water Quality in New York
Water hardness and contaminant data for 10 cities across New York. Find your city below to see a detailed water quality profile.
10
Cities
63
Avg Hardness (PPM)
162
Hardest City (PPM)
New York Cities by Water Hardness
| City | Hardness (PPM) | Level | PFAS (ppt) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 162 | Hard | 4 | Hemlock Lake, Canadice Lake |
| Buffalo | 142 | Hard | 6 | Lake Erie, Niagara River |
| Schenectady | 57 | Slightly Hard | 4 | Mohawk River, Selfridge Reservoir |
| Utica | 51 | Slightly Hard | 4 | Hinckley Reservoir |
| Yonkers | 45 | Slightly Hard | 3 | NYC system (Catskill/Delaware) |
| Syracuse | 43 | Slightly Hard | 6 | Skaneateles Lake |
| White Plains | 40 | Slightly Hard | 3 | Kensico Reservoir |
| Albany | 39 | Slightly Hard | 3 | Alcove Reservoir |
| New Rochelle | 28 | Slightly Hard | 6 | NYC system reservoirs |
| New York | 25 | Soft | 4 | Surface water (reservoirs) |