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1,4-Dioxane detected above MCL in Levittown school water
New York American Water (NYAW) has reported levels of 1,4-dioxane above the new state Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 1 ppb in water supplied to the Levittown Union Free School District. While the observed levels are far below those known to cause health effects and the water remains acceptable for all uses, NYAW is required to work with the health department to bring systems into compliance. New York State adopted this new drinking water standard on August 26, 2020.
- Location
- Levittown, New York
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- Unknown
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Chemical contamination, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Active
- Region
- New York
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Record last updated
What to do now
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