Water Quality in Ithaca, NY (13053)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 13053.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 26 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are9 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 60% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,794
Population
26
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)
Cornell University
All resolvedIthaca City
All resolvedCortland (C)
Dryden Village
Dryden Wd
Yellow Barn Wd
All resolvedMclean-Cassavant Elementary School
All resolvedFreeville Elementary School
All resolvedTrails End Campground
Dollar General Dryden
Dryden Veterans Memorial Home
All resolvedFountain Manor Apartments
All resolvedDeibler Apartments
Mott Road Park
Dryden Mutual Insurance
Suzanne'S Sub Shop
Dryden Lake Golf Club
Wishing Well Diner
Myers Family Farm
Dryden Head Start @Tc3
Arrowbrook Farm
Annee T
Deerfield Apartments
Marquis Apts
Mandeville Apartments
Country Meadows Apartments
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Ithaca (13053) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9, 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.