Neighborhood Report
Grade B
Schenectady, NY Neighborhood Water Quality — Grade B
11 ZIP codes · 693 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water quality varies significantly across Schenectady, NY. We analyzed 11 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.
City Overview: Grade B (75/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 10 | 91% |
| C | 1 | 9% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Schenectady ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12304 | 80 | B | 63 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 2 | 12308 | 80 | B | 63 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 3 | 12345 | 80 | B | 63 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 4 | 12301 | 79 | B | 63 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 5 | 12307 | 79 | B | 63 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 6 | 12325 | 79 | B | 63 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 7 | 12306 | 75 | B | 63 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 8 | 12302 | 70 | B | 63 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 9 | 12305 | 70 | B | 63 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 10 | 12309 | 70 | B | 63 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 11 | 12303 | 67 | C | 63 | 0.0030 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 8 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 693 total violations across Schenectady
- 33 health-based violations
- 11 of 11 ZIP codes have violations
- 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 253 | 11 |
| Contaminant 2806 | 88 | 11 |
| Contaminant 2049 | 33 | 11 |
| Chlorine residual | 33 | 11 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 22 | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Schenectady?
ZIP code 12304 has the highest safety score in Schenectady at 80/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Schenectady water safe to drink?
Schenectady has an average water safety score of 75/100 (B). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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