Water Quality in Albany, NY (12209)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12209.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 5 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are14 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,626
Population
5
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)
Albany City
All resolvedLatham Water District
Nys Thruway- Pembroke Service Area
Ideal Trailer Park Campsite
All resolvedNanola
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 (12209) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14, 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.