Water Quality in Chatham, NY (12037)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12037.
Past Health-Based Violations
5 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 22 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 83% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,926
Population
20
Water Systems
27
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)
Chatham Fair Water Distribution
Chatham Village
All resolved100 Mountain View Road Park
Crellin Town Of Chatham
All resolvedMachaydn Theatre Inc
All resolvedZzzos Eatery
Zzzlillys Diner
West Road Mhp
Gore Road Mhp
Sheridan House
Columbia Corporation
Lake Shore House
Ghent Central School
Khusdil Inc.
All resolvedZzzcarlucci Simons
Zzzthe Side Door Grill Of Usa, Inc.
Chatham Travel Lodge
5 health-basedPs 21
All resolvedZzzspencertown Country Store
Zzzspencertown Country House B&B
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Chatham (12037) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 27.
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.