Metals · 2023
Zinc in Nyc, NY tap water
Nyc, NY's 2023 report shows Zinc detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Range System-wide | 0–0.1 mg/L | None set |
Average System-wide | Not detected mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from Nyc, NY's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Zinc
A naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes.
Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a metallic taste.
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People also ask
+Is there Zinc in Nyc, NY tap water?
Yes — Nyc, NY's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Zinc at Not detected mg/L. Nyc, NY's 2023 report shows Zinc detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Zinc in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Zinc. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Zinc?
A naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes. Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a metallic taste.
+Where does this Zinc measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Zinc entry from the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Nyc, NY water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/ny/nyc/2023/source.