Water Quality in Paul Smiths, NY (12970)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12970.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 21 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are3 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 43% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,084
Population
21
Water Systems
3
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)
Paul Smiths College
All resolvedCamp Regis-Apple Jack
Jamies St Regis Restaurant
Camp Topridge
College Inn
Samsons Bar And Grill
Paul Smiths Outpost
John Dillon Park
White Pine Camp
All resolvedLeaning Pine Restaurant
Lone Pine Camp
Northbrook Lodge
The Sunnyside Hotel
Tante'S Pizza
Country Cottage
Over The Hill
Paul Smiths Visitor Center
Adirondack Artisan Catering
Park Line Deli & General Store
Rotary Youth Hostel-Keese Mill
Easy Street
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Paul Smiths (12970) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3, 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.