Is Ithaca (C), New York tap water safe?

5 water systems report serving Ithaca (C). Your water depends on which one serves your address. Check your bill if unsure.

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Cornell University

Serves 31,581 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Ithaca City

Serves 29,457 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Ithaca Town WD

Serves 13,000 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Cayuga Heights Village

Serves 3,170 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Latest lead 90th percentile on file is from 2017 (older than 5 years, not graded).
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Lansing (V)

Serves 3,100 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Latest lead 90th percentile on file is from 2017 (older than 5 years, not graded).