Water Quality in Albany, NY (12189)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12189.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 4 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are4 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

18,656

Population

4

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)

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) ✓

Drakes Lakeside Cabins

All resolved
Surface water 60 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Laku Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

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 (12189) 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, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 48th percentile More violations

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.

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