Water Quality in HUNTER, NY (12442)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12442.

182

Total Violations

0

Health-Based

182

Monitoring / Reporting

178

Resolved

What does this mean?

178 of 182 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 182 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: 31 Population served: 2,882

Violations Detail (182 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ANov 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AOct 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
AtrazineMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2024ResolvedCardiovascular system or reproductive problems
MethoxychlorMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(2)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Jun 30Resolved

2024(73)

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Atrazine

03

Jun 30Resolved

Methoxychlor

03

Jun 30Resolved

2,4-D

03

Jun 30Resolved

Dalapon

03

Jun 30Resolved

Dalapon

03

Jun 30Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

03

Jun 30Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

03

Jun 30Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

03

Jun 30Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

03

Jun 30Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

03

Jun 30Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

03

Jun 30Resolved

2,4,5-TP

03

Jun 30Resolved

2,4,5-TP

03

Jun 30Resolved

Carbofuran

03

Jun 30Resolved

Toxaphene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Aldicarb sulfone

03

Jun 30Resolved

Aldicarb sulfone

03

Jun 30Resolved

Toxaphene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Dinoseb

03

Jun 30Resolved

2,4-D

03

Jun 30Resolved

Dinoseb

03

Jun 30Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

03

Jun 30Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

03

Jun 30Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

Atrazine

03

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Heptachlor

03

Jun 30Resolved

Heptachlor

03

Jun 30Resolved

LASSO

03

Jun 30Resolved

LASSO

03

Jun 30Resolved

Aldicarb

03

Jun 30Resolved

Aldicarb

03

Jun 30Resolved

Carbofuran

03

Jun 30Resolved

Aldicarb sulfoxide

03

Jun 30Resolved

Picloram

03

Jun 30Resolved

Picloram

03

Jun 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Chlordane

03

Jun 30Resolved

Chlordane

03

Jun 30Resolved

Simazine

03

Jun 30Resolved

Simazine

03

Jun 30Resolved

OXAMYL

03

Jun 30Resolved

OXAMYL

03

Jun 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Methoxychlor

03

Jun 30Resolved

Endrin

03

Jun 30Resolved

Endrin

03

Jun 30Resolved

Aldicarb sulfoxide

03

Jun 30Resolved

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

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

HUNTER (12442) has 182 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 4 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

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

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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