Water Quality in Albany, NY (12159)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12159.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 12 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are3 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 43% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,163
Population
12
Water Systems
3
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)
Albany City
All resolvedLatham Water District
Feura Bush Wd
Clarksville Water District
Kensington Woods Wd
Northeast W.D.
New Salem Wd
Dunkin Wsl
Heldervale Water District
Colonie County Club Estates Wd
All resolvedSwift Road Wd
Font Grove Water District
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2024
How Does This Compare?
Albany (12159) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3, 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.