Water Quality in CAIRO, NY (12413)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12413.

201

Total Violations

3

Health-Based

198

Monitoring / Reporting

191

Resolved

What does this mean?

191 of 201 violations have been resolved. 3 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 198 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 81 Population served: 5,206

Violations Detail (201 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 21, 2025ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(1)

Surface Water Treatment Rule

42

Jul 21Active

2024(21)

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

How Does This Compare?

CAIRO (12413) has 201 recorded violations, including 3 health-based. 10 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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