Chautauqua County, New York
78 ZIP codes · Avg score 49/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-04
Within Chautauqua County's 78 monitored ZIP codes, water quality data indicates below-average safety — independent testing is a reasonable precaution.
How Chautauqua County Compares
How Chautauqua County Compares
Chautauqua County scores 12 points below the New York state average (61/100) and 19 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Chautauqua County, New York
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,577, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.482% avg pipe failure probability, 82% of ZIPs at high risk
76.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Chautauqua County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 25 total (25 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,577
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
477,475 housing units in Chautauqua County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Chautauqua County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Chautauqua County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Chautauqua County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Chautauqua County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown Bpu | 46,712 | 57 |
| 2 | Mayville Village | 2,000 | 54 |
| 3 | Pomfret North End Water District | 360 | 49 |
| 4 | NORTH CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 3,100 | 33 |
| 5 | Chautauqua Utility District | 9,000 | 33 |
61 total water systems serve Chautauqua County.
All ZIP Codes in Chautauqua County
78 ZIP codes tracked in Chautauqua County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14550 | Silver Springs | 70 | B | 0 | $108K |
| 2 | 14723 | Cherry Creek | 70 | B | 0 | $102K |
| 3 | 14728 | Dewittville | 70 | B | 0 | $166K |
| 4 | 14712 | Bemus Point | 69 | C | 2 | $219K |
| 5 | 14738 | Frewsburg | 69 | C | 2 | $130K |
| 6 | 14062 | Forestville | 67 | C | 3 | $122K |
| 7 | 14767 | Panama | 67 | C | 3 | $129K |
| 8 | 14716 | Brocton | 66 | C | 11 (1 health) | $108K |
| 9 | 14740 | Gerry | 63 | C | 3 | $116K |
| 10 | 14787 | Westfield | 63 | C | 8 | $116K |
| 11 | 14724 | Clymer | 62 | C | 2 | $164K |
| 12 | 14710 | Ashville | 61 | C | 13 (1 health) | $153K |
| 13 | 14750 | Lakewood | 61 | C | 30 (1 health) | $158K |
| 14 | 14785 | Stow | 61 | C | 3 (1 health) | — |
| 15 | 14702 | Jamestown | 60 | C | 7 | — |
| 16 | 14742 | Greenhurst | 60 | C | 4 | $117K |
| 17 | 14701 | Jamestown | 59 | C | 7 | $98K |
| 18 | 14775 | Ripley | 58 | C | 3 | $103K |
| 19 | 14769 | Portland | 57 | C | 6 | $162K |
| 20 | 14136 | Silver Creek | 56 | C | 11 (1 health) | $144K |
| 21 | 14722 | Chautauqua | 56 | C | 11 (2 health) | $732K |
| 22 | 14782 | Sinclairville | 54 | D | 11 | $110K |
| 23 | 11104 | Sunnyside | 53 | D | 0 | $666K |
| 24 | 11416 | Ozone Park | 53 | D | 0 | $734K |
| 25 | 11419 | South Richmond Hill | 53 | D | 0 | $679K |
| 26 | 12405 | Acra | 53 | D | 0 | $175K |
| 27 | 12423 | East Durham | 53 | D | 0 | $217K |
| 28 | 12724 | Callicoon Center | 53 | D | 0 | $293K |
| 29 | 12787 | White Sulphur Springs | 53 | D | 0 | $529K |
| 30 | 13324 | Cold Brook | 53 | D | 0 | $145K |
| 31 | 14036 | Corfu | 53 | D | 0 | $184K |
| 32 | 14135 | Sheridan | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 33 | 14445 | East Rochester | 53 | D | 0 | $151K |
| 34 | 14453 | Fishers | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 35 | 14467 | Henrietta | 53 | D | 0 | $212K |
| 36 | 14526 | Penfield | 53 | D | 0 | $257K |
| 37 | 14720 | Celoron | 53 | D | 0 | $61K |
| 38 | 14747 | Kennedy | 53 | D | 0 | $90K |
| 39 | 14756 | Maple Springs | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 40 | 14757 | Mayville | 53 | D | 22 (3 health) | $179K |
| 41 | 14784 | Stockton | 50 | D | 10 (1 health) | $126K |
| 42 | 11378 | Maspeth | 45 | D | 0 | $833K |
| 43 | 11379 | Middle Village | 45 | D | 0 | $887K |
| 44 | 11385 | Ridgewood | 45 | D | 0 | $843K |
| 45 | 11417 | Ozone Park | 45 | D | 0 | $732K |
| 46 | 11421 | Woodhaven | 45 | D | 0 | $683K |
| 47 | 14032 | Clarence Center | 45 | D | 0 | $484K |
| 48 | 14506 | Mendon | 45 | D | 0 | $296K |
| 49 | 14580 | Webster | 45 | D | 0 | $253K |
| 50 | 14733 | Falconer | 45 | D | 0 | $102K |
| 51 | 14048 | Dunkirk | 44 | D | 3 (1 health) | $98K |
| 52 | 14063 | Fredonia | 43 | D | 29 | $179K |
| 53 | 10311 | Staten Island | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 54 | 10313 | Staten Island | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 55 | 11101 | Long Island City | 40 | D | 0 | $996K |
| 56 | 11386 | Ridgewood | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 57 | 11420 | South Ozone Park | 40 | D | 0 | $674K |
| 58 | 11431 | Jamaica | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 59 | 14166 | Van Buren Point | 40 | D | 0 | $139K |
| 60 | 14515 | North Greece | 40 | D | 0 | $85K |
| 61 | 14732 | Ellington | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 62 | 14736 | Findley Lake | 40 | D | 0 | $188K |
| 63 | 14752 | Lily Dale | 40 | D | 0 | $176K |
| 64 | 14758 | Niobe | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 65 | 10301 | Staten Island | 35 | F | 0 | $657K |
| 66 | 10302 | Staten Island | 35 | F | 0 | $586K |
| 67 | 10303 | Staten Island | 35 | F | 0 | $458K |
| 68 | 10304 | Staten Island | 35 | F | 0 | $660K |
| 69 | 10307 | Staten Island | 35 | F | 0 | $799K |
| 70 | 10309 | Staten Island | 35 | F | 0 | $746K |
| 71 | 10310 | Staten Island | 35 | F | 0 | $623K |
| 72 | 10305 | Staten Island | 30 | F | 0 | $627K |
| 73 | 10306 | Staten Island | 30 | F | 0 | $675K |
| 74 | 10308 | Staten Island | 30 | F | 0 | $649K |
| 75 | 10312 | Staten Island | 30 | F | 0 | $699K |
| 76 | 10314 | Staten Island | 30 | F | 0 | $666K |
| 77 | 11694 | Rockaway Park | 30 | F | 0 | $839K |
| 78 | 11697 | Breezy Point | 30 | F | 0 | $684K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Chautauqua County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 76.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Chautauqua County, New York
Overview
Chautauqua County in New York covers 78 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (49/100).
23 of 78 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 12 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.
What You Can Do
Chautauqua County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
76.4% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.