New York — 26th District
119th Congress · 43 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 43 ZIP codes in New York's 26th District: the district earns a grade C (63/100). 574 EPA violations on record, 31 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
43 ZIP codes tracked in New York's 26th District.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14301 | Niagara Falls | 81 | B | 0 |
| 2 | 14305 | Niagara Falls | 81 | B | 0 |
| 3 | 14302 | Niagara Falls | 80 | B | 0 |
| 4 | 14120 | North Tonawanda | 76 | B | 0 |
| 5 | 14303 | Niagara Falls | 76 | B | 0 |
| 6 | 14304 | Niagara Falls | 71 | B | 0 |
| 7 | 14201 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 8 | 14203 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 9 | 14204 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 10 | 14207 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 11 | 14209 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 12 | 14212 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 13 | 14213 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 14 | 14214 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 15 | 14217 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 16 | 14222 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 17 | 14151 | Tonawanda | 66 | C | 0 |
| 18 | 14150 | Tonawanda | 65 | C | 0 |
| 19 | 14202 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 20 | 14205 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 21 | 14206 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 22 | 14208 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 23 | 14211 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 24 | 14215 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 25 | 14216 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 26 | 14223 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 27 | 14228 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 28 | 14241 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 29 | 14264 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 30 | 14276 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 31 | 14280 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 32 | 14210 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 33 | 14218 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 34 | 14220 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 35 | 14224 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 36 | 14225 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 37 | 14226 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 38 | 14227 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 39 | 14072 | Grand Island | 54 | D | 16 |
| 40 | 14068 | Getzville | 53 | D | 0 |
| 41 | 14221 | Buffalo | 52 | D | 18 (1 health) |
| 42 | 14043 | Depew | 45 | D | 0 |
| 43 | 14051 | East Amherst | 40 | D | 0 |
Overview
New York's 26th District encompasses 43 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (63/100).
574 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 31 are health-based violations. About 74% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) - 189 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 93 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 62 violations
- Contaminant 2806 - 32 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 31 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1934 (~92 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 43 ZIP codes in New York's 26th District.