Water Quality in Salamanca, NY (14779)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 14779.

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 189 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 98% of US ZIP codes.

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

6,738

Population

35

Water Systems

191

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (35)

Salamanca City

All resolved
Groundwater 5,815 people served
28 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cattaraugus Cws

All resolved
Purchased surface water 4,999 people served
33 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Beehunter Trail

Groundwater 1,500 people served
0 violations

Jimmersontown Ws

All resolved
Groundwater 296 people served
28 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Steamburg Ws

All resolved
Groundwater 288 people served
34 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Thomas Indian School

Groundwater 280 people served
0 violations

Midway State Park

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Highbanks Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
29 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Asp Administration Building

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Group Camp 10

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Elkdale Country Club

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Sugarbush Trail

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Congdon Trail System - Asp

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Asp Freck Supply

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Camp Allegany - Asp

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Anderson Trail

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Gen-Joh Mobil Unit

Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations

Allegany State Park Snack Bar

Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations

Red House Tent & Trailer Area

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Sullivan Hollow

2 health-based
Groundwater 64 people served
37 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Perkins Llc

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Ten Point Tavern

Groundwater 49 people served
0 violations

Elkdale Rv Resort

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Shelton Trailer Park

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Bob Hoag

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Luminite Products Corp Plant 3

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Nys Dot Complex - Salamanca

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Bob Hoag

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Allegany River Rest Area

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Country Gardens Deli

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Creekside Charcoal Grill

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Red House Inn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Little Valley Riders

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Richardson Road Ws

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Hoags Laundry

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

140 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

10 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AldicarbMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Aldicarb sulfoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Aldicarb sulfoneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Salamanca (14779) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 191.

Fewer violations 98th 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.

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.

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