New York
82
Purity Score
Water Quality Data
PFAS (Forever Chemicals)
Not detected
No PFAS detected above EPA action levels.
PFAS in Albany
Lead
Not detected (5.5 ppb)
No lead detected above EPA action levels.
Lead in Albany
Water Hardness
3.5 gpg (Soft)
Hardness levels are manageable for most households.
Hard water in Albany
Chlorine Level
Medium
Chlorine can affect taste and skin. A carbon filter removes it easily.
Learn about chlorine
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L. Approaching limit.
Learn about arsenic
Nitrate
0.5 mg/L
EPA limit: 10 mg/L. Within safe range.
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)
Unknown
TDS includes minerals, salts, and metals. High TDS (>500 ppm) may affect taste and requires RO for reduction.
Contaminant Levels
Values shown in respective units
Health Insights
- 1Chlorine levels are within EPA limits but may affect taste and smell.
Current Score
82 / 100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)
Albany tap water is sourced from Hudson River and treated by Albany Municipal Water. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.
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Is Albany NY tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Albany tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Albany NY use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Albany uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.2 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Albany NY water and what is the TDS level?
Albany water hardness is 3.5 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 125 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Albany NY drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Albany drinking water.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- EWG Tap Water Database
- Albany Municipal Water Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
- USGS regional water monitoring data
PurityMap compiles publicly available data and does not perform independent testing.
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