Water Quality in Chatham, NY (12534)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12534.
Active Health Violations
9 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 97% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
17,176
Population
70
Water Systems
135
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (70)
Chatham Fair Water Distribution
Hudson City
Greenport Wd No1
Stockport Wd #2 (Consolidated)
All resolvedColumbia - Greene Community College
2 health-basedMount Ida (Greenport)
All resolvedZzzstockport Wd #1
Ginsberg Inc.
All resolvedOlana State Historic Site
All resolvedCommunity @ Bells Pond
All resolvedCommunity @ Bells Pond
All resolvedZzzbells Pond Mobile Park East
Zzzbells Pond Mobile Park South
Paulie'S Pizzeria & Restaurant
Stone Bridge Estates Llc
All resolvedLivingston Nursing Home
1 health-basedZzzcamphill Ghent
Zzzmillennium Food Packaging
Marcus
Zzziron And Grass (Hudson Park Rest)
All resolvedZzzjutkofsky Mhp
Martindales Chief Diner
All resolvedZzzniks Country Kitchen
Zzzuniversal Forest Products
All resolvedZzzclaverack School Cafeteria
Triform Camphill Community
1 health-basedBon Don Drive In
Sweet Peas Hillsdale Country Diner Llc
Yorkshire Motel
2 health-basedZzzfarm At Millers Crossing
Orchards Of Concklin Mlc #1
Richmor Aviation
Highway Inn
Hillsdale Garden Apts.
All resolvedOlsen'S Mt. View Estates
Lamplight Court Mobile Estates
All resolvedZzzbells Pond Xtra Mart
All resolvedZzztaconic Orchards
All resolvedZzzcatskill Food Mart
All resolvedPico De Gallo
1 health-basedZzzaim 2 Please Catering
Zzzbryant Farms
Zzzclermont Brand
Zzzmount Merino Manor
Klocke Estates Distillary Llc
All resolvedMeisners Heritage Farm Llc
1 health-basedZzzwinnies Jerk Chicken & Fish
Zzzst. Bridgets Ofa
Zzzpizza Garden
Zzzhappy Clown Ice Cream
Lucky Petroleum
All resolvedTriform Stewardship Community
All resolvedGeorgia Rays Kitchen
All resolvedColumbia County Airport
Hudson Valley Olde Time Power Assoc.
Coyote Flaco
1 health-basedZzzcherry Ridge Farm
Micosta Restaurant
Zzzfinnish Line Fitness
Federation Of Polish Sportsmen
All resolvedZzzcopake Senior Community Center/Ofa
All resolvedCanaan Area Senior Comm. Center
Griffin Apartments
All resolvedFix Brothers Mlc #1
G.W. Saulpaugh & Son Mlc #1
Migliorelli Farm
Nacks Trailer Park
Fix Brothers Mlc #2
G.W. Saulpaugh & Son Mlc #2
Zzzeger Brothers Mlc
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
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Chatham (12534) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 135.
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
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.