Water Quality in New Paltz, NY (12561)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12561.
Active Health Violations
2 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 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
19,830
Population
84
Water Systems
107
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (84)
New Paltz (Village) Water Dist
1 health-based Surface water 7,523 people served
22 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lake Mohonk Mountain House
Groundwater under influence of surface water 880 people served
0 violations
New Paltz (Town) Water Distric
All resolved Purchased surface water 810 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Minnewaska State Park Visitor Center
Groundwater 747 people served
0 violations
Lenape Elementary School
All resolved Groundwater 588 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lake Mohonk Mountain House
Surface water 500 people served
0 violations
Ken Wilson State Park
Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations
Woodland Valley Campground
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Villa Cusa
Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations
New Paltz Elks Lodge Bpoe 2568
Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations
Chestnut Mart Of Newburgh @ Ft.Montg.
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Camp Dineen
Surface water 200 people served
0 violations
Gulf & Snack Shop
Groundwater 196 people served
0 violations
New Paltz Center For Rehab And Nursing
All resolved Groundwater 179 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Skytop Apartments
All resolved Groundwater 168 people served
28 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
3 Penny Inn
Groundwater 168 people served
0 violations
Blue Hill Mobil
Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations
Brunswick College Lanes
Surface water 150 people served
0 violations
J P Gumps
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Muscoot Restaurant
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Rivers Edge Mhp
Groundwater 117 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
College Diner
Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations
Country Farms (Patel Market)
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Gasland Montgomery
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Zippers
Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations
Little Explorers Nursery
All resolved Groundwater 90 people served
12 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Maggie Maes
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Viking Industries
Groundwater 85 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
The Alleykat
Surface water 80 people served
0 violations
Orale Mexico
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Best Inn
All resolved Groundwater 72 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Ulster County Home And Park
Surface water 70 people served
0 violations
Bella Terra Apartments
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Center For Innovative Teaching &Learning
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 8.57 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Garvans
Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations
Peterskill Climbing Center - Minnewaska
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Vfw Post #8645
All resolved Groundwater 49 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Romero'S Cancun Mexican Rest.
Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations
New Paltz Brewing Company (Pfalzerbrau)
Groundwater 43 people served
0 violations
Rodeway Inn & Suites
Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations
Bright Beginnings Child Care
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Creekview Campground
All resolved Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Skytop Colony
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Zzzbudget Inn (In Oneonta)
All resolved Groundwater 33 people served
13 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Circle D Ranch
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Circle D Ranch
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Shell Gas Station (490 Main St. - J&P)
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Shell Facility
1 health-based Groundwater 30 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Jenkins & Lueken Farm Stand
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Montessori Of New Paltz
All resolved Groundwater 28 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Dressel Farms (Flc / Ag & Mkt)
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Fort Montgomery Service Center
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Depiero Famrs
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mohonk Preserve (Camp Peregrine)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Picnic Pizza - Wawarsing
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Monroe Food Mart
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Ireland Corners General Store
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
*Inactive* Little Explorers
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
85 Halls Road
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Robin Apple Distributor
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bridge Creek Catering / Bridge Creek Rd
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Olive Plaza
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rivendale Winery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Terra Ridge Farm Llc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Steves Pizza & Deli
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Witz'S Motel
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Freihofers Baking Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Aplus 5033
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tweefontein Herb Farm
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
La Bella Pizza
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lakeside Licks Mini Golf
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Adair Vineyards
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
In & Out Market.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Chestnut Mart Of Milan
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Moriello Bros
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Robin Apple Distributor
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mobil On The Run
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wallkill View Farms
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Toad Holly Pub Restaurant & Bar
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bridge Creek Catering / Jenkinstown Rd
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Brookside Apartments
Groundwater 14 people served
0 violations
Flc - Jenkins Lueken Orchard
Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations
Mountain View Acres
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Shell Station - 138 Federal Rd
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
39 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Aldicarb sulfoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Aldicarb sulfoneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AldicarbMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
1 violation
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit1 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
New Paltz (12561) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 107.
Fewer violations 96th percentile More violations
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.
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.