Water Quality in Albany, NY (12186)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12186.
Past Health-Based Violations
5 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 55 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,512
Population
15
Water Systems
60
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
Albany City
All resolvedLatham Water District
Voorheesville Village
All resolvedMccauleys Ranch House
Colonie Country Club
All resolvedThompsons Lake Campground
Camp Pinnacle
5 health-basedCamp Thacher
John Boyd Thacher State Park
All resolvedForest Lake Park Pws
Z - Picards Grove
Nys Park Police Academy
All resolvedOliver'S
Casa Mias Italian Specialties
All resolvedSpaulding & Rogers
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2024
How Does This Compare?
Albany (12186) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 60.
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.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.