Water Quality in Buffalo, NY (14031)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 14031.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 12 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are8 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,885
Population
12
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)
Ecwa Direct
Buffalo Water Authority
All resolvedEcwa Amherst
Tonawanda, Town Water Dept.
Aurora Mobile Home Park
Hay Stack Restaurant
Ryan Road Development
All resolvedCamp Thunderbird
Rise N Dine
Venditti Vineyards
All resolvedBilly Bob'S
Diocesean Renewal Center
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Buffalo (14031) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
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.