Water Quality in Albany, NY (12045)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12045.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 8 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There is1 monitoring/reporting violation (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 29% of US ZIP codes.

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

207

Population

8

Water Systems

1

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Albany City

All resolved
Surface water 98,000 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 16.12 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Latham Water District

Surface water 85,590 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Camp Lt Robert Allen

Groundwater 2,000 people served
0 violations

Bridge Diner

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

The Pub

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Mount Moriah Academy

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Willowbrook Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Hydrant Tavern

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Exceeds limit
16.12 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2024

How Does This Compare?

Albany (12045) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 1, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 29th percentile More violations

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.

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