Water Quality in Chatham, NY (12123)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12123.

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 19 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,457

Population

35

Water Systems

20

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (35)

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)

Nassau (V) Pws

Groundwater 1,250 people served
0 violations

Camp Schodack, Inc.

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Camp White Oaks

Groundwater 290 people served
0 violations

Scenic Mountain Estates

Groundwater under influence of surface water 162 people served
0 violations

Casino Restaurant & Grill

Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations

Murrays Beach Inc

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

Timber-Vale Inc

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

The Red Shed

Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations

Schodack Ceo

Groundwater 91 people served
0 violations

United Methodist Church

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Dingmans Campgrounds

All resolved
Groundwater 80 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Burden Lake Country Club

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Smiles Ice Cream

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Lee'S Restaurant

Groundwater 71 people served
0 violations

Burden Lake Casino

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Eastwood Inn

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Lakeview Manor

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Bonita'S Hoags Tavern

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

The Pines Country Club

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations

Hansons Mobile Home Park- Kinderhook

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

The Old Post

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

S & S Brewery

Groundwater 49 people served
0 violations

Chandler-Young Veterans Assoc

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Kinderhook Lake Mobile Home Park

All resolved
Groundwater 38 people served
13 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Jamies Cottages

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Zzzkendall House

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Grams Place

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Orlicks Cabins

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Windelspechts Camps & Beach

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Pleasant View Mobile Home Community

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Hansons Trailer Park

Groundwater 22 people served
0 violations

Brook Side Trailer Park

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Sleepy Hollow Mhp

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

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.

4 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
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 (12123) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.

Fewer violations 79th 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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