Is Tap Water Safe?

Queens

Queens is located in United States.

About Queens

Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City, located on Long Island, east of Manhattan. It's a diverse area known for its cultural diversity, parks, and being home to the JFK International Airport.

Drinking Water Safety

Is it safe to drink tap water in Queens? Yes

Water Drinkable Score: 90/100

In Queens, New York, tap water is primarily sourced from a series of protected reservoirs and watershed areas in Upstate New York. The water undergoes extensive treatment and quality testing to meet or exceed federal and state standards. Over the years, significant investments have been made to improve infrastructure and treatment processes, maintaining high-quality and safe drinking water throughout the borough.

Sources

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dep/environment/drinking-water.page

https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dep/downloads/pdf/environment/education/nyc-water-story-educators-guide.pdf