Water Quality in Montour Falls, NY (14865)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 14865.
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 is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.
More violations than 36% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,421
Population
8
Water Systems
2
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)
Montour Falls Village
Wigwams Bp Service
Hop Notch Brewing
1 health-basedBurchs Sandwich Shop
Carol Bower Catering
Chicken Peeple (The)
Schuyler County Ag Fairgrounds
Brookside Motel
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Montour Falls (14865) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2.
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.