What was found in ZIP 12205
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 50 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ALBANY CITY · 98,000 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 700 µg/L — LATHAM WATER DISTRICT · 85,590 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ALBANY CITY · 98,000 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 69.94 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ALBANY CITY · 98,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 61.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBANY CITY · 98,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.9 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ALBANY CITY · 98,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 51.245 µg/L — COLONIE VILLAGE · 8,030 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 50 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ALBANY CITY · 98,000 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 5.56 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ALBANY CITY · 98,000 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 30.32 µg/L — LATHAM WATER DISTRICT · 85,590 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 20.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBANY CITY · 98,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 25.84 µg/L — COLONIE VILLAGE · 8,030 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBANY CITY · 98,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 23.645 µg/L — COLONIE VILLAGE · 8,030 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBANY CITY · 98,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 13.8 µg/L — LATHAM WATER DISTRICT · 85,590 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: COLONIE VILLAGE · 8,030 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBANY CITY · 98,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 8.1225 µg/L — LATHAM WATER DISTRICT · 85,590 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.9420 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBANY CITY · 98,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.53 µg/L — LATHAM WATER DISTRICT · 85,590 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: LATHAM WATER DISTRICT · 85,590 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: LATHAM WATER DISTRICT · 85,590 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.3 pCi/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: LATHAM WATER DISTRICT · 85,590 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ALBANY CITY · 98,000 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3640 pCi/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: LATHAM WATER DISTRICT · 85,590 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.0230 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: LATHAM WATER DISTRICT · 85,590 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0130 mg/L 87% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ALBANY CITY · 98,000 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0083 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: COLONIE VILLAGE · 8,030 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 12205
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| ALBANY CITY | NY | 98,000 |
| LATHAM WATER DISTRICT | NY | 85,590 |
| COLONIE VILLAGE | NY | 8,030 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 12205 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 12205 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 12205. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 12205?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 12205. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 12205's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.