What percentage of tests exceeded a level that could cause health effects?
Water Mill New York Residents: Based On Recent Testing, Here Are The Results:
1,2,3-trichloropropane Volatile Organic Compound:
Used as an ingredient in paint, varnish remover, solvents and degreasing agents. Prolonged exposure above the level could lead to one additional cancer case per 1 million population.
4 out of 32 water samples
12.5%
Hexavalent chromium Toxic Substance:
Used in chrome-plating, dyes, pigments, tanning leather and preserving wood, if inhaled it can cause lung cancer, stomach tumors and skin ulcers. The government is reviewing its toxicity in drinking water and has set no threshold for dangerous exposure. It was detected in 1,247 of 1,417 tests on Long Island.
61 out of 63 water samples
96.83%