Water Quality in Albany, NY (12023)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12023.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 23 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are17 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 76% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,791
Population
23
Water Systems
17
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)
Albany City
All resolvedLatham Water District
Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District
All resolvedBerne Knox Grammer School
Thompson Lake
United Pentacostal Church
Fawn Lake Partridge Run Mg Are
Ohanlons Pine Grove
Pine Mobile Home Park
Camp Givah
Osterhauts Beach
Camp Medusa
Longhorn Dairy Snack Bar
Beaver Dam Hotel
Babbling Brook, The
Black Sheep Honey Company, The
Reidsville Light Opera Co.
Kays Chatter Box
Z - Medusa General Store
Fox Pizza Market
All resolvedZ - Elderberry Mary
Z - Fox Creek Market
Z - Elk Hill Winery
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2024
How Does This Compare?
Albany (12023) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.