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Elmira, NY Water Quality Report
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated 2026-03-16
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-03-16
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ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
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ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Elmira, New York, covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 54,000 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Water Sources
Elmira water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Elmira
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 10 | 1 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 8 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2030 | Other | 8 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2210 | Other | 8 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2212 | Other | 8 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14901 | — | 235 | 0 | ELMIRA WATER BOARD |
All ZIP Codes in Elmira
- 14901 — 235 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.