Water Quality in Albany, NY (12157)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12157.

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 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,713

Population

26

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)

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)

Schenectady City Water Works

Groundwater 61,821 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rotterdam Wd #5

Groundwater 28,000 people served
0 violations

Niskayuna Consolidated Wd #11

All resolved
Groundwater 22,287 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Schoharie Village

Groundwater under influence of surface water 922 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Schoharie Business Park

All resolved
Groundwater 490 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 13 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lexington Arc Day Treatment Center

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Zzzhenry Hill Farm

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Lexington Arc - Toepath Industries

1 health-based
Groundwater 135 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Twin Oaks Campsite

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Zzzgobblers Knob Golf Range

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Schoharie Valley Farms

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Schoharie County Public Safety Facility

Purchased surface water 90 people served
0 violations

Xxxamys Place

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Bassett Healthcare Bldg

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Boss Trailer Park

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Old Bavarian Manor

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Porfirio'S

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Augies Place

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Apple Barrel Cafe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Zzgeorge Mann Tory Tavern

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Broome Fire Department

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Valley Apts Trailer Park

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Xxxkarls Alpine

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Zzzzshys Fries

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Albany (12157) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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