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PFAS in Selden, NY Drinking Water

PFAS data for Selden, New York · 25,986 residents · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of PFAS in Selden, New York: PFAS carries a high health-risk designation.

Water monitoring in Selden, New York has logged PFAS at detectable levels in recent sampling cycles.

4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually)
EPA MCL
High
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO

PFAS in Selden Tap Water

This analysis covers 25,986 residents across 1 ZIP code in Selden.

Is PFAS in Selden Water Safe?

PFAS levels in parts of Selden exceed the EPA MCL of 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually). The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis or granular activated carbon filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.

Health Effects of PFAS

  • Increased risk of kidney and testicular cancer
  • Thyroid disease and immune system suppression
  • Reproductive problems and reduced fertility
  • Elevated cholesterol and liver effects
  • Developmental effects in infants and children

Health risk severity: High. Governed by the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (2024).

How PFAS Gets Into Drinking Water

  • Firefighting foam (AFFF) used at military bases and airports
  • Industrial manufacturing (non-stick coatings, stain-resistant fabrics)
  • Wastewater treatment plants that receive industrial discharge
  • Landfill leachate from PFAS-containing consumer products

What to Do About PFAS in Selden Water

  1. Install a reverse osmosis system (most effective — removes 90%+ of PFAS)
  2. Granular activated carbon (GAC) filters remove some PFAS compounds
  3. Look for NSF 53 or NSF 58 certification specifically tested for PFAS
  4. Pitcher filters with activated carbon provide partial reduction

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for pfas removal.

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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). PFAS in Selden, NY Drinking Water. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/selden-ny/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-contaminants-pfas-selden-ny,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{PFAS in Selden, NY Drinking Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/selden-ny/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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