Water Quality in Albany, NY (12205)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12205.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 24 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are29 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 83% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
25,838
Population
24
Water Systems
29
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
Albany City
All resolvedLatham Water District
Colonie Village
All resolvedCamp Is-Sho-Da
All resolvedParkwood Village Apartments
Rotary Scout Reservation
All resolvedWoodworth Lake Scout Res - Hindes Pond
Camp Woodhaven
Ice Cream Man
All resolvedView Restaurant, The
Schodack Plaza
Lake Clear Girl Scout Camp
Camp Saratoga
Gentleman Johnnys Motel
Camp Sans Souci
Homeroom Lofts
Cozy Nook Cottages
All resolvedMaples, The
All resolvedHoliday Inn Of Fremont
Warrensburg Sunoco
Camp Wakpominee Cub Camp
Zzzbudget Inn & Suites
Sweet Dreams Motel
Pratts Point Assoc Inc
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2024
How Does This Compare?
Albany (12205) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29, 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.