Water Quality in Schroon Lake, NY (12870)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12870.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 45 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are14 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,756
Population
45
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (45)
Schroon Lake Wd
Word Of Life Bible Institute/Ranch
All resolvedWord Of Life Bible Inst. Ranch
Word Of Life Island
Pines, The
All resolvedWord Of Life Family Campground
Medcalf Acres Campsite
Above And Beyond Campground
Camp Idylwold
Chesapeakes
Governors Taphouse
Paradox Brewery
Cedar Top Cottages & Campsites
Witherbee'S Restaurant
Jo & Ems Motor Court
Camp Red Wing For Girls
Phoenix Tree Association
Witherbees Carriage House
Dad'S Place
Word Of Life Lakeside
All resolvedMountainside Bible Chapel
Paradox Lake Inn Campsite
Severance Beach Association
Silver Spruce Motel
Wayfarer Motel
Wolter Cottages
The Cabin Colony Club
Schroon River Ranch & Motel
Jojoel Motel
Summer Haven Motel
Mountain Pines Diner
Hawk Hollow Cabins
Schroon Lake State Police
Green Pastures
Pine Air Motel
The Homestead
Maxwell'S Cottages
Paradox Brewery (Old)
Paul'S Dog House
Seagle Colony
Lindell Cottages
Odyssey(Motel)
Jon-Don Motel
Williford'S 4 Seasons Cottages
Whitsend On Paradox
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Schroon Lake (12870) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14, 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.