Water Quality in Buffalo, NY (14034)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 14034.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 15 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are14 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,086
Population
15
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
Ecwa Direct
Buffalo Water Authority
All resolvedEcwa Amherst
Tonawanda, Town Water Dept.
Collins/Gowanda Correctional Facility
Collins Wds #1 And #2
Collins Wd #3
Gowanda Country Club
Goodes Market
All resolvedRolling Hills
Lawtons Water Co
All resolvedCountry Village
Collins Conservation Club
Liquid Therapy
Collins Wd #4
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Buffalo (14034) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14, 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.