Water Quality in Merrick, NY (11771)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 11771.

Past Health-Based Violations

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

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.

10,908

Population

13

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook

3 health-based
Groundwater 220,000 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Liberty Utilities New York - Merrick

3 health-based
Groundwater 135,000 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wa Of Western Nassau

Groundwater 120,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Town Of Hempstead Water Department

Groundwater 110,000 people served
0 violations

Oyster Bay Wd

Groundwater 8,700 people served
0 violations

Ne Farmingdale Wd

Purchased groundwater 405 people served
0 violations

Planting Fields Aboretum

Groundwater 399 people served
0 violations

Sagamore Hill National Site

Groundwater 362 people served
0 violations

Planting Fields Arboretum

Purchased surface water 90 people served
0 violations

Swan Cove Water Supply

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Seawanhaka Yacht Club

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Centre Island Ws

Groundwater 18 people served
0 violations

Split Rock Water Supply

All resolved
Groundwater 11 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

6 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Merrick (11771) 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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