Ithaca
Is Ithaca tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Ithaca scores 93/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 5 local systems in Ithaca. We found 73 total violations (18 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Ithaca?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Filter requirements and certified reduction benchmarks for Ithaca tap water.
Baby Formula Safety
Infant formula preparation risks, nitrate levels, and lead pipe guidance in Ithaca.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Evaluating water infrastructure in Ithaca protects plumbing and helps estimate water heater longevity. The high safety score (93/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Ithaca
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Ithaca.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ithaca tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Ithaca scores 93/100.
How many water systems serve Ithaca?
Ithaca is served by 5 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Ithaca?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Ithaca.
What is the water quality score for Ithaca?
The water quality score for Ithaca is 93 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 5 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Ithaca?
The top contaminants detected in Ithaca include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Ithaca Water Quality Summary
Ithaca, NY receives a water quality score of 93/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 5 public water systems serving the area.
Ithaca's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Ithaca's score of 93 is 10 points above the New York state average of 83, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
As a mid-size city in New York, Ithaca distributes its tap water through several distinct systems, managing both the region's varied upstate geology and the legacy of older infrastructure common to dense Northeastern urban centers. For prospective homebuyers and current residents, this setup consistently delivers high-quality drinking water that achieves top-tier performance marks across the board. Depending on where you live in the community, the exact water source serving your home will reflect different geological influences from the surrounding Northeastern region.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our New York water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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Water Systems Serving Ithaca (5)
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