Water Quality in Chatham, NY (12546)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12546.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 13 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,706
Population
29
Water Systems
15
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (29)
Chatham Fair Water Distribution
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Poughkeepsie Townwide Wd
Millerton Village
Webutuck Elementary/High Schools
Webutuck Elementary School
Northeast Water District No 1
Mcenroe Organic Farm & Kitchen
Thompsons Plaza
Fjag Enterprises Inc.
Jug Hill Inc
Memorial Lutheran Church
The Farm Store At Willow Brook
2 health-basedThe Watershed Center
The Oasis
Pinocchio
207 Birge Park Road - Harwinton
Silamar Farm
Burger King Millerton
Debs Hot Dogs
M & S Mart (Sunoco Valatie Food Mart)
All resolvedCobble Pond Farms
American Legion Post 178
Hi Vu
Mcenroe Organic Kitchen
Millerton Amer Legion Post 178
Zzzboston Corners Country Club
Mcenroe Greenhouse A&B
Mcenroe Greenhouse #2
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 (12546) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.
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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
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.