Water Quality in Chatham, NY (12526)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12526.
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 77 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,548
Population
46
Water Systems
78
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (46)
Chatham Fair Water Distribution
Germantown Central School
All resolvedTaconic Biosciences
All resolvedKimberly Korners
Clermont State Historic Site
1 health-basedThe Central House
Old Forge Restaurant
Peg'S Kitchen
Nevis Inn
Zzzgaskins
All resolvedZzzbig Ts Bar And Grill
Carmelite Sisters
All resolvedZzzhaleys Indian-American Rest
Klein Kill Mlc #1 Meiner Road/Jamacan Ca
All resolvedDepot Farm Stand
Cross Tavern
G.W. Saulpaugh Clermont Mlc#1
Ro-Lin Lanes
Quinnies New York Llc
Zzzcountry Apple Treats
Zzzdiamonti Apartments
Gatherwild Ranch
All resolvedZzzclermont Fruit Packers
Germantown Park Snackbar
All resolvedCripple Creek Culinary Prod.
Valley Harvest
All resolvedZzza Bartaletta & Sons
Palatine Park Pizza
Dollar General Germantown
All resolvedCentral House
All resolvedZzzblue Roof
Zzzclermont Inn
H-S-A Mart Inc.
All resolvedOtto Market
All resolvedTousey Winery And Apartments
All resolvedZzzrenners Creative Celebrations
All resolvedCups Coffee Cafe
All resolvedZzzhudson Valley Distilleries
Zzzagway
Stewarts Shop #285 Germantown
Zzztaconic Biosciences Remote
Zzzclermont Fruit Processors
Taconic Child Care Center
Klein'S Kill Mlc #2
Log Cabin The
Country Cone Restaurant
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Chatham (12526) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 78.
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.