Water Quality in Ithaca, NY (14886)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 14886.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 83% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,652
Population
38
Water Systems
31
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (38)
Cornell University
All resolvedIthaca City
All resolvedTrumansburg Village
1 health-basedUlysses Wd #3
Stony Brook State Park
Newtown Battlefield State Park
Cayuga Inn
Taughannock State Park
Glenwood Pines
All resolvedPinnacle State Park / Golf Club
Alpha House
Trumansburg Shursave
Village Soft Serve
Barangus
T-Burg Mini-Golf
Long Point State Park-Ledyard
The Spotted Sandpiper
All resolvedTompkins County Home
Cold Springs Trailer Park
Ulysses Square
Perry City Friends
Honeybee Embassy
All resolvedRichards @ Tri-County Lanes
Soaring Eagles Restaurant
Van Noble Smokehouse
Bellwether Hard Cider
All resolvedFrotenac Point Vineyard
Cedarwood
All resolvedSmart Start
All resolvedA Taste Of Home
Kingtown Orchard
Jacksonville Apartments
Silver Queen Farms
New Park Event Venue And Suites
All resolvedBrookside Apartments
Glenwood Apartments
Hickory Stick Apartments
Copper Beacon Bed & Breakfast
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Ithaca (14886) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 31.
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.
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
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.