Is Utica tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Utica's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
2.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Utica

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Utica
New York

135,011,350,213,503 · Hinckley Reservoir

Utica, NY Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 62,235 residents
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85
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
4.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.3 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
2.5 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Utica's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Utica tap water is sourced from Hinckley Reservoir and treated by Mohawk Valley Water Authority. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Utica Water FAQ

Is Utica NY tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Utica tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) 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 Utica NY use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Utica uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.0 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 Utica NY water and what is the TDS level?
Utica water hardness is 2.5 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 75 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Utica NY drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Utica drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Utica?
Based on Utica's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Utica water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Mohawk Valley Water Authority CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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