Water Quality in MONTGOMERY, NY (12549)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12549.

715

Total Violations

17

Health-Based

698

Monitoring / Reporting

674

Resolved

What does this mean?

674 of 715 violations have been resolved. 17 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 698 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 63 Population served: 16,580

Violations Detail (715 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 16, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(40)

Public Notice

75

Aug 30Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 30Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 30Active

Public Notice

76

Aug 30Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 16Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

76

May 17Active

Public Notice

76

May 17Active

Public Notice

75

May 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 10Active

Public Notice

75

May 10Active

Public Notice

75

May 10Active

Public Notice

75

May 10Active

Public Notice

75

May 10Active

Public Notice

75

May 10Active

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(53)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 8Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 17Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 17Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Benzene

03

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 30Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 2Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 24Active

How Does This Compare?

MONTGOMERY (12549) has 715 recorded violations, including 17 health-based. 41 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.

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