Water Quality in Yonkers, NY (10522)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 10522.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

11,502

Population

6

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Yonkers City

Purchased surface water 211,569 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 7.14 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1

All resolved
Purchased surface water 146,732 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 12.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pleasant View Mhp

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jennie Clarkson Home

1 health-based
Groundwater 65 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 11.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 2140 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Colonial Springs Club Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Fanelli/Lenti Water Supply

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TolueneHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
12.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
2140 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2024

How Does This Compare?

Yonkers (10522) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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