Water Quality in Buffalo, NY (14052)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 14052.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 22 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
17,514
Population
34
Water Systems
25
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
Ecwa Direct
Buffalo Water Authority
All resolvedEcwa Amherst
Tonawanda, Town Water Dept.
East Aurora Village
Chets Dog House
Iron Kettle Restaurant
Bob-O-Link Golf Club Inc
West Falls Society Inc
Aurora Wd #1a
Creekside M.H.P.
2 health-based7286 Olean Road Plaza
Circle Court Mobile Park
Oasis Restaurant
Camp Longacres Inc
Aurora Wd #6
Aurora Wd #8
August Twenty Five Restaurant
Auctions International Inc
All resolvedIronwood Golf Course
1 health-basedAurora Wd #9
Valley View Mobile Court
Clonmel
Max And Sophs Restaurant
Circle B Trailer Court
Old Orchard Inn Inc
Farmcraft Brewery
Aurora Golf Center
Blue Chimney Plaza (10945 Olean Road)
All resolvedThorpes Organic Family Farm
All resolvedCornucopia
Aurora Wd #4
Town Of Aurora Private Waterlines
Townhouse Manor Apts
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
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 (14052) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25.
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.