Water Quality in Chatham, NY (12029)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12029.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 15 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are13 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 72% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,069
Population
15
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
Chatham Fair Water Distribution
George Port Auto & Truck Plaza
Together For Youth (Berkshire Farm)
All resolvedZzzpoppys Grille
Play Pen Lounge
Zzzles Pyrenees
Zzzbackwater Grill
Queechy Lake Motel
Zzzshaker Meadows (Former Tr Inactive)
Zzzcanaan Market
Zzzthe Inn @ Shaker Mill Farm
All resolvedCanaan General Store
All resolvedZzzcanaan Corner Deli
Canaan Community Health Center
Loves Travel Plaza
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
How Does This Compare?
Chatham (12029) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13, 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.