Water Quality in Rochester, NY (14546)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 14546.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

4,450

Population

12

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Mcwa

1 health-based
Surface water 496,753 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 4.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rochester City

1 health-based
Surface water 214,000 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 6.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mcwa Upland System

Purchased surface water 182,400 people served
0 violations

Cragie Brae Country Club

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Cobblestone Wedding Barn

Groundwater 186 people served
0 violations

Farview Golf And Country Inn

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Golden Harvest Bakery & Cafe

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Chili Country Club

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

One Road Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Livingston Associates

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Camp Ottie Ganaan

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Chili Legion Club

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Rochester (14546) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3.

Fewer violations 43th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

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.

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