Water Quality in Chatham, NY (12062)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12062.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 8 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 65% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,650

Population

10

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Chatham Fair Water Distribution

Purchased groundwater 53,700 people served
0 violations

Troy City Pws

1 health-based
Surface water 51,401 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wholly Cow

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Mepps Burgers

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Zzzmountain Road School

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Country Farm Mini Mart

All resolved
Groundwater 31 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Do Not Use This System

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Brads

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

New York State Police - Castleton

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Mike'S Diner

Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Chatham (12062) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.

Fewer violations 65th 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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