Water Quality in HERKIMER, NY (13350)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 13350.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

46 of 86 violations have been resolved. 40 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 46 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 18 Population served: 9,686

Violations Detail (86 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Violation Timeline

2025(3)

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jun 30Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Mar 31Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Mar 31Active

2024(12)

Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 31Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Dec 31Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Dec 31Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Sep 30Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Sep 30Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jun 30Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jun 30Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Mar 31Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Mar 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

HERKIMER (13350) has 86 recorded violations, including 40 health-based. 40 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in HERKIMER, NY (13350)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (86 total)

Violation Timeline

2025(3)

2024(12)

2023(41)

2022(19)

2021(11)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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