Water Quality in Old Forge, NY (13420)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 13420.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 144 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,055
Population
50
Water Systems
146
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (50)
Old Forge Water District
All resolvedWebb Water Dist.No.1- Old Forg Cpg Rst.
Thendara Water District
All resolvedAdirondack Woodcraft Camps
Lynn University
Holiday Shores Estates
All resolvedKenmore Cottages
All resolvedCamp Mark Vii
All resolvedThe Birches
All resolvedNorth Woods Lodge & Resort
1 health-basedTony Harpers Inlet
Mccauley Mtn.
All resolvedViking Village
All resolvedEagle Bay House, The
All resolvedLittle Moose Lodge
Bald Mt Colony
Mountainside Smokehouse
All resolvedIdlewood Lodge
Honnedaga Cottages
Timber Lane Lodge Mhp
Bisby Cottages
All resolvedHollywood Hills Condo
1 health-basedTurner Camps, The
All resolvedHollywood Hills Motor
The Higby Club
Skier'S Landing
Ledger'S Housekeeping Cottages
Spike & Rail
Tony Harpers Pizza & Clam Shack
Le Bon Air Cottages
Brooker Family Lodge
Tee-O-Wanna Lodge & Cottages
Brook And Pine
Deerhead Inn
Homestead Cottages
Daikers Brookside Lodging
All resolvedSylvan Sands Cottages #1,2,3
Fulton House, The
Alexanders Lakeside Cottages
Sylvanshor Cottages #4,5 & 6
Holly Cabins & Cottages
Palmer Point Cottages
All resolvedToboggan Inn
Ramblers Lodge
Bald Mountain Cafe & Gift Shop
Klondike Saloon
Daikers Mobile Home Park
All resolvedDunn'S Lodge
Armstrong Trailer Park
All resolvedBig Rock Cottages
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Old Forge (13420) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 146.
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.
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
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.