Water Quality in Albany, NY (12147)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12147.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 14 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are14 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
466
Population
14
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Albany City
All resolvedLatham Water District
Kfar Masada
The Weather Vane Incorporated
Murphy Hotel Incorporated
Carey Institute For Global Good
All resolvedThe Green Frog
Reinharts Shell Inn
All resolvedWest Winds
Silo Restaurant
Nip N Tuck Snack Bar
Z - Hilltown Cafe
Thunder Hill Camp Ground
Haven View Farms Inc
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)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2024
How Does This Compare?
Albany (12147) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
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.