Water Quality in South Cairo, NY (12682)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12682.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 1 water system serving this ZIP has exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are32 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1
Water Systems
32
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (1)
South Cairo Ice Cream & Deli
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
How Does This Compare?
South Cairo (12682) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 32, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.