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 resolved
Groundwater 1,100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 8.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1400 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Camp Regis-Apple Jack

Surface water 300 people served
0 violations

Jamies St Regis Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Camp Topridge

Surface water 100 people served
0 violations

College Inn

Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations

Samsons Bar And Grill

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Paul Smiths Outpost

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

John Dillon Park

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

White Pine Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Leaning Pine Restaurant

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Lone Pine Camp

Surface water 35 people served
0 violations

Northbrook Lodge

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

The Sunnyside Hotel

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Tante'S Pizza

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Country Cottage

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Over The Hill

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Paul Smiths Visitor Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Adirondack Artisan Catering

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Park Line Deli & General Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Rotary Youth Hostel-Keese Mill

Groundwater 21 people served
0 violations

Easy Street

Surface water 10 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
8.1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1400 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 43th percentile More violations

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.

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