Sulfate in New York Well Water

In New York, sulfate levels average 182.916 mg/L, with a maximum recorded level of 455.549 mg/L. The EPA limit is 250 mg/L. Currently 7.2% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 68,400 wells.

Testing for sulfate in New York typically costs around $142. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for sulfate cost approximately $3,691.

The risk level for sulfate in New York is rated as low. The state average of 182.916 mg/L is 64.1% above the national average of 111.500 mg/L.