Water Quality in Utica, NY (13431)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 13431.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 7 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are13 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 72% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,847

Population

7

Water Systems

13

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority

Surface water 126,250 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 12 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Poland Village

Groundwater 508 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Circle K - Havers (Uv) (A&M)

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

West Canada Creek Campground

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

Russia Town - Kuyahoora Park

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Blue Anchor Restaurant / Cabins / Mhp

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

White Creek Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
12 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Utica (13431) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 72th percentile More violations

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.

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