Erie County, New York
80 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Current EPA records place Erie County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 80 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Erie County Compares
How Erie County Compares
Erie County scores 2 points below the New York state average (61/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Erie 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: 12.3 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 10.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,781, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.486% avg pipe failure probability, 61% of ZIPs at high risk
83.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Erie County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 18 total (18 health-based).
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: $1,781
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
412,533 housing units in Erie 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 Erie County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECWA DIRECT | 335,000 | 809 |
| 2 | Ecwa Orchard Park | 23,387 | 808 |
| 3 | Buffalo Water Authority | 276,000 | 792 |
| 4 | Ecwa Amherst | 80,228 | 792 |
| 5 | Ecwa West Seneca | 23,181 | 792 |
54 total water systems serve Erie County.
All ZIP Codes in Erie County
80 ZIP codes tracked in Erie County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14033 | Colden | 69 | C | 13 (1 health) | $293K |
| 2 | 14001 | Akron | 68 | C | 4 | $221K |
| 3 | 14057 | Eden | 67 | C | 4 | $238K |
| 4 | 14201 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) | $328K |
| 5 | 14203 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 6 | 14204 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) | $152K |
| 7 | 14207 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) | $111K |
| 8 | 14209 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) | $409K |
| 9 | 14212 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) | $90K |
| 10 | 14213 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) | $192K |
| 11 | 14214 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) | $235K |
| 12 | 14217 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) | $193K |
| 13 | 14222 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) | $408K |
| 14 | 14231 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 15 | 14240 | Buffalo | 67 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 16 | 14030 | Chaffee | 66 | C | 31 (1 health) | $204K |
| 17 | 14134 | Sardinia | 66 | C | 31 (1 health) | $105K |
| 18 | 14151 | Tonawanda | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 19 | 14781 | Sherman | 66 | C | 2 | $127K |
| 20 | 14059 | Elma | 65 | C | 0 | $324K |
| 21 | 14080 | Holland | 65 | C | 14 (5 health) | $256K |
| 22 | 14150 | Tonawanda | 65 | C | 0 | $182K |
| 23 | 14034 | Collins | 64 | C | 10 | $150K |
| 24 | 14111 | North Collins | 64 | C | 10 | $177K |
| 25 | 14052 | East Aurora | 63 | C | 7 (2 health) | $312K |
| 26 | 14202 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | $496K |
| 27 | 14205 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 28 | 14206 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | $112K |
| 29 | 14208 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | $119K |
| 30 | 14211 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | $92K |
| 31 | 14215 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | $103K |
| 32 | 14216 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | $261K |
| 33 | 14223 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | $202K |
| 34 | 14228 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | $246K |
| 35 | 14233 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 36 | 14241 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 37 | 14260 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 38 | 14261 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 39 | 14263 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 40 | 14264 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 41 | 14265 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 42 | 14267 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 43 | 14269 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 44 | 14270 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 45 | 14272 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 46 | 14273 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 47 | 14276 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 48 | 14280 | Buffalo | 62 | C | 18 (1 health) | — |
| 49 | 14004 | Alden | 61 | C | 6 | $236K |
| 50 | 14061 | Farnham | 61 | C | 10 (1 health) | $158K |
| 51 | 14055 | East Concord | 60 | C | 1 | $178K |
| 52 | 14027 | Brant | 58 | C | 2 | $185K |
| 53 | 14026 | Bowmansville | 57 | C | 5 | $201K |
| 54 | 14210 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) | $124K |
| 55 | 14218 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) | $135K |
| 56 | 14219 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) | $182K |
| 57 | 14220 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) | $180K |
| 58 | 14224 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) | $220K |
| 59 | 14225 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) | $155K |
| 60 | 14226 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) | $238K |
| 61 | 14227 | Buffalo | 57 | C | 18 (1 health) | $190K |
| 62 | 14072 | Grand Island | 54 | D | 16 | $303K |
| 63 | 14025 | Boston | 53 | D | 0 | $237K |
| 64 | 14069 | Glenwood | 53 | D | 0 | $212K |
| 65 | 14086 | Lancaster | 53 | D | 0 | $264K |
| 66 | 14110 | North Boston | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 67 | 14112 | North Evans | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 68 | 14139 | South Wales | 53 | D | 0 | $243K |
| 69 | 14140 | Spring Brook | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 70 | 14170 | West Falls | 53 | D | 0 | $295K |
| 71 | 14221 | Buffalo | 52 | D | 18 (1 health) | $299K |
| 72 | 14006 | Angola | 49 | D | 6 (1 health) | $155K |
| 73 | 14075 | Hamburg | 48 | D | 0 | $246K |
| 74 | 14127 | Orchard Park | 48 | D | 16 (5 health) | $329K |
| 75 | 14043 | Depew | 45 | D | 0 | $193K |
| 76 | 14047 | Derby | 45 | D | 0 | $181K |
| 77 | 14038 | Crittenden | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 78 | 14102 | Marilla | 40 | D | 0 | $244K |
| 79 | 14169 | Wales Center | 40 | D | 0 | $10K |
| 80 | 14081 | Irving | 30 | F | 0 | $127K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Erie County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 83.2% 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 Erie County, New York
Overview
Erie County in New York covers 80 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
62 of 80 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 61 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.