Water Quality in Ithaca, NY (14883)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 14883.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 30 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are16 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,184
Population
30
Water Systems
16
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)
Cornell University
All resolvedIthaca City
All resolvedSpencer Middle School
Spencer-Vanetten High School
West Danby Wd
Big M 767 Spencer
Pine Manor Mobile Home Park
Holly Brook Golf Course
Hot Drags
Hillview Mobile Home Park
Spencer Plaza
Spencer Surefine
North Spencer Christian Acad
All resolvedSpencer Lake Campsites
Sheppards Creek Mhp
All resolvedBishops Inn
Ithaca Zen Center
All resolvedBig Dipper
Country Diner
All resolvedParkview Pizzaria
Spencer Diner
The Little Castle
Rune Hill Center
Water Spout Llc
All resolvedRvs Family Restaurant
Best Carry Out
Renovation House
Spencer Family Housing
Crystal Brook Terrace
Blue Skies Campground
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Ithaca (14883) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.