Water Quality in Salem, NY (12865)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12865.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 37 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are10 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,356
Population
37
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (37)
Salem Water Department
Salem American Legion Post 812
Salem Fish & Game Club
Country House The
C & B Sports
High Hopes Cafe
Angelas
Bobs Lunch
Central House
Little Eating House
Touch The World Training Camp
Roadside
Wash Co Nutrition Pro For Eld.
Battenkill Valley Creamery
All resolvedSalem Video, Inc.
Sullivan Station
Freds Sub Shop And Deli
Neils Main Street Apartments & Sub Shop
Battenkill Woods M.H.P.
Main Street Diner
Hebron Camp Swimming Pool
All resolvedFrostys
Belcher Store
Tomasi Candy Shop
Agway Salem
Aronsons Country Store
Steiningers
611 Montawk Highway Corp.
Bedlam Corners Store
Gardenworks
Bms Fitness Center
Maplehand Farms
Salem Market - Salem (T)
Whitney Apartments
Pines Trailer Park (Salem)
Jim'S Trailer Park
Wel-Teverden Motel
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Salem (12865) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10, 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.