Water Quality in BOLIVAR, NY (14715)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 14715.
40
Total Violations
4
Health-Based
36
Monitoring / Reporting
40
Resolved
What does this mean?
40 of 40 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 36 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.
Violations Detail (40 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrazine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Cardiovascular system or reproductive problems |
| Carbofuran | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| LASSO | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Dinoseb | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| HEXACHLOROBENZENE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| OXAMYL | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Endrin | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2023(28)
Atrazine
03
Carbofuran
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
LASSO
03
Dinoseb
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
OXAMYL
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Endrin
03
Toxaphene
03
Methoxychlor
03
Dalapon
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Simazine
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Picloram
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Aldicarb sulfoxide
03
Aldicarb sulfone
03
Aldicarb
03
Heptachlor
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
2,4-D
03
2,4,5-TP
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Chlordane
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
2022(8)
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
65
Lead and Copper Rule
65
Lead and Copper Rule
65
Lead and Copper Rule
65
How Does This Compare?
BOLIVAR (14715) has 40 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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
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