Water Quality in Chatham, NY (12502)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12502.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
984
Population
22
Water Systems
19
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)
Chatham Fair Water Distribution
Lake Taghkanic State Park
All resolvedZzzwest Taghkanic Diner
Schweitzer-Mauduit Intl, Inc.
All resolvedZzzmeadowgreens
Meals On Wheels
Ovenbird Retail Bakery
Blass Memorial Pool
Zzzthe Bottle Tree Grocery
Ancram Hotel
Zzzmeadowgreens Resort, Inc.
All resolvedOliver House
Alfies
P & N Petroleum Inc.
2 health-basedZzzgetty Convenience
Zzzfirehouse Deli
Ancram Little Store
Jo Jos
All resolvedZzztaghkanic Motel
Zzzlake Taghanic State Park (Old)
The Old Homestead
Zzzlennons Country Diner
Contaminants 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?
Chatham (12502) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.
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.
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.