Water Quality in ROCHESTER, NY (14609)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 14609.

158

Total Violations

0

Health-Based

158

Monitoring / Reporting

156

Resolved

What does this mean?

156 of 158 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 158 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 1 Population served: 90

Violations Detail (158 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 9, 2024ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 9, 2024ActiveN/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)MonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)MonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)MonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)MonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A
TTHMMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A
TTHMMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A
TTHMMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A
TTHMMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2024(2)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 9Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 9Active

2022(36)

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Jul 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Jul 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Jul 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Jul 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Jul 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Jul 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Jul 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Jul 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Jul 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Jul 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jul 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jul 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jul 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jul 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jul 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jul 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jul 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jul 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jul 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jul 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

ROCHESTER (14609) has 158 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 2 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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