Water Quality in Machias, NY (14101)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 14101.
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 20 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,997
Population
15
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
Machias Town Water District
1 health-basedFries Cottages
Lazy B Ranch
High Roller Skating Rink
Buffalo Slag
Lime Lake Pleasureland
Rt. 98 Deli
The Harbor Restaurant
Cheney'S Cabins
Wings 'N' Weenies
Neighbors Restaurant
Catt Co Highway Barn Machias
Lime Lake Country Store
Lime Lake Sportsmen'S Club
Tingue'S Mobile Home Court
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Machias (14101) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.