Warren County, New York
22 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Warren County — spanning 22 ZIP codes — records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How Warren County Compares
How Warren County Compares
Warren County scores 18 points above the New York state average (61/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Warren 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 10.9%, diabetes 11.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,075, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.45% avg pipe failure probability, 64% of ZIPs at high risk
66.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Warren County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 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: $1,075
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
40,137 housing units in Warren 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 Warren County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Top of the World | 132 | 67 |
| 2 | Balsam Crest Homeowners Assoc | 50 | 41 |
| 3 | Glens Falls City | 14,000 | 37 |
| 4 | Troy City Public Water System | 51,401 | 37 |
| 5 | Kayadeross Acres | 450 | 37 |
26 total water systems serve Warren County.
All ZIP Codes in Warren County
22 ZIP codes tracked in Warren County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12853 | North Creek | 98 | A | 2 | $199K |
| 2 | 12808 | Adirondack | 95 | A | 0 | $344K |
| 3 | 12885 | Warrensburg | 93 | A | 4 | $149K |
| 4 | 12814 | Bolton Landing | 90 | A | 2 (2 health) | $241K |
| 5 | 12843 | Johnsburg | 90 | A | 10 | $172K |
| 6 | 12845 | Lake George | 88 | A | 5 | $372K |
| 7 | 12846 | Lake Luzerne | 88 | A | 2 | $197K |
| 8 | 12801 | Glens Falls | 86 | A | 37 (3 health) | $196K |
| 9 | 12804 | Queensbury | 86 | A | 30 (1 health) | $284K |
| 10 | 12817 | Chestertown | 84 | B | 17 | $305K |
| 11 | 12836 | Hague | 75 | B | 3 | $350K |
| 12 | 12810 | Athol | 73 | B | 0 | $186K |
| 13 | 12815 | Brant Lake | 73 | B | 0 | $233K |
| 14 | 12841 | Huletts Landing | 73 | B | 0 | $1031K |
| 15 | 12860 | Pottersville | 73 | B | 0 | $214K |
| 16 | 12861 | Putnam Station | 73 | B | 0 | $265K |
| 17 | 12874 | Silver Bay | 73 | B | 0 | $475K |
| 18 | 12886 | Wevertown | 73 | B | 0 | $346K |
| 19 | 12811 | Bakers Mills | 66 | C | 0 | $268K |
| 20 | 12824 | Diamond Point | 66 | C | 0 | $441K |
| 21 | 12856 | North River | 66 | C | 0 | $223K |
| 22 | 12862 | Riparius | 66 | C | 0 | $176K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Warren County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Warren County, New York
Overview
Warren County in New York covers 22 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
10 of 22 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 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.