Water Quality in Ithaca, NY (13045)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 13045.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 42 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 88% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

28,361

Population

75

Water Systems

43

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (75)

Cornell University

All resolved
Surface water 31,581 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Ithaca City

All resolved
Surface water 29,457 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Auburn

Surface water 27,179 people served
0 violations

Cortland (C)

Groundwater 20,095 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

I-81 Comfort Station

All resolved
Groundwater 7,000 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Greek Peak A-Frame Cafe

Groundwater 1,200 people served
0 violations

Yellow Lantern Kampgrounds

Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations

Greek Peak Taverna

Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations

Dairy Queen

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Lime Hollow - Education Center

All resolved
Groundwater 216 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Dwyer Memorial Park

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lime Hollow Nature Center

1 health-based
Groundwater 200 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Coach Lite Family Restaurant

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Airport Drive-In

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Friendly Ice Cream Shop

Groundwater 145 people served
0 violations

Willowbrook Golf Club

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Camp Owahta

All resolved
Groundwater 120 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

281 Bowl

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Smith-Corona Marchant Ara Ser

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Night Owls

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Subway Dryden

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cortlandville Water District 2

Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Little Treat Shoppe

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Wooden Nickel

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Elm Tree Golf Course

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Garcias Mexican Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Cortlandville Water Dist. #5

Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Gracie Rachels

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

281 Bowl-Cortland Bowling Cntr

Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations

Kentucky Fried Chicken Str #20

Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations

Scma Country Music Park

All resolved
Groundwater 90 people served
9 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Reigning Miracles

All resolved
Groundwater 80 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Golden Garter Restaurant

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Willow Wood Apartments

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Freedom Village U.S.A.

Surface water 80 people served
0 violations

Lime Hollow 332 Mclean

All resolved
Groundwater 80 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Apple Ridge Apartments West

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Sirloin Saloon

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Gutchess Brookville

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Carrozza Pizza Company

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Red Arrow Campground

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Cortland Motel

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Pyrotek Inc

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Aquarius Inn

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Putt'N Tuck Inn

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

On A Roll

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Apple Ridge Apartments East

Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations

Clark-Lowell Dentistry

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Mister Donut

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Creekside Mobile Home Park

All resolved
Groundwater 36 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Grassy Pond Day Camp

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Brookpine Ski Lodge

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Truxton Scattered Housing

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Nysdot Polkville Garage

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Cortland State Police

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Virgil United Methodist Church

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Ak Virgil Living Community Center

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Marvin Windows

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Mountainside Cones & More

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Virgil Country Market

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Jays One Stop

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Sunoco / A-Plus # 7255

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Ondigo Beverage Company, Inc

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Cortland County Airport

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Bobs Bbq Commissary

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Eagles Nest (The)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Maere'S Lakeside Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Country Flavors

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hollenbeck Cider Mill

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cortland Co. Nutrition Cente-Willet

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Homer Hops Brewing

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Cortland Co. Nutrition Cntr-Truxton

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Elm Tree Headstart Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Cortland County Fairgrounds

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 24 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Stavlos Condominiums

All resolved
Groundwater 16 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

34 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Ithaca (13045) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 43.

Fewer violations 88th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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