Saratoga County, New York
22 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Water utilities serving Saratoga County's 22 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record — the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.
How Saratoga County Compares
How Saratoga County Compares
Saratoga County scores 11 points above the New York state average (61/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Saratoga 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: 11.9 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 9.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,383, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.456% avg pipe failure probability, 77% of ZIPs at high risk
59.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Saratoga County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 22 violations. Past 5 years: 65 total (65 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: $1,383
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
104,706 housing units in Saratoga 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 Saratoga County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Saratoga 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 Saratoga 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 Saratoga County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schuylerville-victory Jwc | 2,200 | 29 |
| 2 | Northwood Water Company | 1,300 | 26 |
| 3 | Heritage Springs Water Works | 3,200 | 26 |
| 4 | Rowlands Hollow Subdivision | 1,502 | 23 |
| 5 | Saratoga Glen Hollow | 1,295 | 23 |
51 total water systems serve Saratoga County.
All ZIP Codes in Saratoga County
22 ZIP codes tracked in Saratoga County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12027 | Burnt Hills | 83 | B | 1 | $313K |
| 2 | 12151 | Round Lake | 83 | B | 0 | $313K |
| 3 | 12822 | Corinth | 83 | B | 1 | $188K |
| 4 | 12859 | Porter Corners | 83 | B | 1 | $300K |
| 5 | 12833 | Greenfield Center | 80 | B | 7 | $323K |
| 6 | 12871 | Schuylerville | 77 | B | 1 (1 health) | $247K |
| 7 | 12020 | Ballston Spa | 75 | B | 7 | $300K |
| 8 | 12074 | Galway | 74 | B | 13 | $288K |
| 9 | 12884 | Victory Mills | 71 | B | 19 (10 health) | $161K |
| 10 | 12065 | Clifton Park | 70 | B | 14 (5 health) | $357K |
| 11 | 12118 | Mechanicville | 70 | B | 9 (5 health) | $315K |
| 12 | 12170 | Stillwater | 70 | B | 4 | $253K |
| 13 | 12831 | Gansevoort | 69 | C | 11 | $309K |
| 14 | 12835 | Hadley | 69 | C | 14 | $223K |
| 15 | 12866 | Saratoga Springs | 69 | C | 5 | $419K |
| 16 | 12188 | Waterford | 68 | C | 0 | $278K |
| 17 | 12850 | Middle Grove | 66 | C | 7 | $295K |
| 18 | 12019 | Ballston Lake | 63 | C | 0 | $382K |
| 19 | 12057 | Eagle Bridge | 63 | C | 0 | $206K |
| 20 | 12542 | Marlboro | 63 | C | 0 | $356K |
| 21 | 12878 | Stony Creek | 63 | C | 0 | $165K |
| 22 | 12863 | Rock City Falls | 62 | C | 8 (5 health) | $312K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Saratoga 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 — 59.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Saratoga County, New York
Overview
Saratoga County in New York covers 22 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
16 of 22 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 26 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.