Water Quality in Buffalo, NY (14033)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 14033.

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 46 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,539

Population

21

Water Systems

47

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)

Ecwa Direct

Surface water 335,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Buffalo Water Authority

All resolved
Surface water 276,000 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ecwa Amherst

Purchased surface water 80,228 people served
0 violations

Tonawanda, Town Water Dept.

Surface water 72,571 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Colden Water District #1

All resolved
Purchased surface water 445 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Colden Lakes, Inc.

All resolved
Groundwater 210 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Colden Elementary School

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Colden Mill Restaurant

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Colden Country Kitchen

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Evergreen Restaurant

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Shamrock Hills Golf Club (Fka Holland Hi

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Colden Methodist Church

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Kaptain Nemo'S

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Red Lantern

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Villager Apartments

1 health-based
Groundwater 40 people served
29 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Glenwood Valley Restaurant

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Colden Farm Fresh Market

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

White Wolf General Store

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Colden Country Inn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lime Lake Snack Bar

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

Contaminants Found

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

8 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AldicarbMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Aldicarb sulfoneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Aldicarb sulfoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Buffalo (14033) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 47.

Fewer violations 90th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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