Water Quality in Albany, NY (12204)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12204.

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 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 43% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,812

Population

5

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

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)

Menands Village

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 4,500 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Z - Six Mile Water Works

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Xxnational Grid Utility Bldg Pws

Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Albany (12204) 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.

Fewer violations 43th 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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