Water Quality in Silver Bay, NY (12874)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12874.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 14 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are32 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
205
Population
14
Water Systems
32
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Silver Bay Association
All resolvedSilver Bay Association
Terrace Water Co.
Terrace Water Co
Glenmoore Lodge
All resolvedNorthern Lake George Resort
Northern Lake George Resort
All resolvedSabbath Day Point Wua
All resolvedJan-Dor Manor
All resolvedTerrace Water Company (Silver Bay)
All resolvedNorth Brook Motel
All resolvedSnug Harbor South Ship Store
Silver Bay General Store
Due North
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 2024
How Does This Compare?
Silver Bay (12874) has more violations than 84% 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.