Water Quality in Albany, NY (12158)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12158.

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 87 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 96% of US ZIP codes.

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

5,878

Population

8

Water Systems

88

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

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) ✓

Our Place Bar & Grill

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Z - Ferrieros Cafe & Deli

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Valley Estates

1 health-based
Groundwater 66 people served
84 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Z - The Spot

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Deerfield Estates Mobile Home Park

All resolved
Groundwater 46 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Selkirk State Police

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TolueneHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Exceeds limit
16.12 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2024

How Does This Compare?

Albany (12158) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 88.

Fewer violations 96th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

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