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

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)

East Aurora Village

Purchased surface water 6,610 people served
0 violations

Chets Dog House

Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations

Iron Kettle Restaurant

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Bob-O-Link Golf Club Inc

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

West Falls Society Inc

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Aurora Wd #1a

Purchased surface water 200 people served
0 violations

Creekside M.H.P.

2 health-based
Groundwater 120 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

7286 Olean Road Plaza

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Circle Court Mobile Park

Groundwater under influence of surface water 90 people served
0 violations

Oasis Restaurant

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Camp Longacres Inc

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Aurora Wd #6

Purchased surface water 75 people served
0 violations

Aurora Wd #8

Purchased surface water 67 people served
0 violations

August Twenty Five Restaurant

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Auctions International Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
9 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Ironwood Golf Course

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Aurora Wd #9

Purchased surface water 49 people served
0 violations

Valley View Mobile Court

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Clonmel

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Max And Sophs Restaurant

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Circle B Trailer Court

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Old Orchard Inn Inc

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Farmcraft Brewery

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Aurora Golf Center

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Blue Chimney Plaza (10945 Olean Road)

All resolved
Groundwater 26 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Thorpes Organic Family Farm

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

Cornucopia

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Aurora Wd #4

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Town Of Aurora Private Waterlines

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Townhouse Manor Apts

All resolved
Groundwater 23 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

18 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

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

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 81th 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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