Water Quality in Oswego, NY (13131)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 13131.

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 13 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,880

Population

31

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (31)

Oswego City

Surface water 29,400 people served
0 violations

Bass Lake Resorts

All resolved
Groundwater 720 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Apw Jr/Sr High School

All resolved
Groundwater 500 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Apw Elementary School

All resolved
Groundwater 500 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Mapleview Family Restaurant

All resolved
Groundwater 226 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Gristmill Restaurant

1 health-based
Groundwater 150 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Beleys Restaurant

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Parish Deli

Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations

S&E Mobile Home Park, Llc

Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations

S&E Mobile Home Park, Llc - Route 69

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.15 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

American Legion Russell Horning Post 601

All resolved
Groundwater 85 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Parish Recreation

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Happy Valley Inn

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Yankee Trader Tavern

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Liberty Community, Llc

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Demarris Pizzeria

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Harmony Riders Association

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Schneiders Lil Salmon Inn

Groundwater 49 people served
0 violations

Talk Of The Town Cafe

Groundwater 49 people served
0 violations

Lloyds Place Of Colosse

Groundwater 49 people served
0 violations

Cedar Village Apartments

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Biospherix, Ltd

All resolved
Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.85 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Driftwood Motel

Groundwater under influence of surface water 40 people served
0 violations

Commercial Hotel

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Mapleview Produce

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The Friendly Diner

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Speedys 103

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Parish Vfd

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Parish Mini Mart

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

La Siesta Motel

Groundwater under influence of surface water 0
0 violations

Parish Town Park

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

11 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.85 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Oswego (13131) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.

Fewer violations 73th 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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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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