Water Quality in Buffalo, NY (14070)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 14070.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,001
Population
9
Water Systems
6
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)
Ecwa Direct
Buffalo Water Authority
All resolvedEcwa Amherst
Tonawanda, Town Water Dept.
Gowanda Village
2 health-basedHaus Talblick Restaurant
Springwood Mobile Village
Dragonfly Baking
Bridges' Mobile Home Court
Contaminants Found
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 (14070) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.
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.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.