Water Quality in Chatham, NY (12523)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12523.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 6 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are4 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 48% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,908
Population
6
Water Systems
4
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)
Chatham Fair Water Distribution
Camp Scatico
All resolvedBrook N Wood Campground
All resolvedZzzelizaville Deli/Diner
All resolvedZzzmorissas Mobile Cafe
Scamp'S
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
How Does This Compare?
Chatham (12523) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4, 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.