Water Quality in Yonkers, NY (10801)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 10801.

Past Health-Based Violations

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

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

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

42,754

Population

5

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

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)

Westchester County Wd #3

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 6,000 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Motor Age

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Westchester County Wd #1

Surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
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

How Does This Compare?

Yonkers (10801) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

Fewer violations 60th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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