Water Quality in South Cairo, NY (12482)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12482.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 34 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
619
Population
11
Water Systems
35
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Tuscany Meadows Mhp
All resolvedZzzearly Childhood Learning Ctr
All resolvedValley Mhp Llc
Greystone Motel
Zzzottys Grub-N-Pub
Family Alpine Pork Str
South Cairo Cntry Str
Think Big! A Tiny House Resort
All resolvedConnors Inn
All resolvedMountain Brook House
Terrace Manor
1 health-basedContaminants 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)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
South Cairo (12482) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 35.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
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
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.