Water Quality in Yonkers, NY (10553)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 10553.

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 15 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.

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

11,011

Population

3

Water Systems

16

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

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)

Icons Sports Bar & Grill

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
14 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
12.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Yonkers (10553) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.

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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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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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