Water Quality in Chatham, NY (12136)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12136.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 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 31 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,043
Population
11
Water Systems
34
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Chatham Fair Water Distribution
Jacksons Old Chatham House
All resolvedElsie K Powell House
2 health-basedZzzshaker Museum & Library
Blueberry Hill Market Cafe
Zzzxtra Mart #1417
Old Chatham Country Store
All resolvedXtra Mart #10053 (East Chatham)
All resolvedBlueberry Chill
1 health-basedDog Wood Farm Llc
Zzzbeths Farm Kitchen
All resolvedContaminants 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 (12136) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 34.
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.