Water Quality in Albany, NY (12309)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12309.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 19 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are16 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
33,246
Population
19
Water Systems
16
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
Albany City
All resolvedLatham Water District
Schenectady City Water Works
Rotterdam Wd #5
Niskayuna Consolidated Wd #11
All resolvedNiskayuna Wd No 3
Niskayuna Wd No 6
Niskayuna Wd No 7
Niskayuna Wd No 8
Niskayuna Wd No 4
Olde Dater Tavern
Lakeside Mhp - Stillwater
Elm Tree Motel
Colonel William Resort
All resolvedWest Canada Creek Village
All resolvedPlank Road Plaza/Venezia Pizza
Lorca Adirondacks
All resolvedFresh Fusion
All resolvedBarge Canal Lock No. Erie-7
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Albany (12309) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16, 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.