Water Quality in Rensselaer Fall, NY (13680)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 13680.

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 15 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,186

Population

5

Water Systems

16

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

Rensselaer Falls School

Groundwater 599 people served
0 violations

Applewood Orchards

1 health-based
Groundwater 99 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Crescent Meadow Apt Community

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fobares Bbq & Catering Co.

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Oxxshire Creamery

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

13 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Rensselaer Fall (13680) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.

Fewer violations 75th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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