ZipCheckup grade for 12226: C.
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Albany, NY (12226): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 66/100
EPA data for Albany City
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 12226 in Albany, NY contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.013 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
- Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 66/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (7) HIGH
Your Water System
ZIP code 12226 in Albany, New York is mapped to the water system Albany City (EPA ID: NY0100189). This system provides water to approximately 98,000 people from surface water sources.
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Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 12201 (Albany) - <1 mi
- 12207 (Albany) - <1 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 12214 (Albany) - <1 mi
- 12220 (Albany) - <1 mi
- 12223 (Albany) - <1 mi
- 12224 (Albany) - <1 mi
- 12225 (Albany) - <1 mi
- 12227 (Albany) - <1 mi
- 12228 (Albany) - <1 mi
- 12229 (Albany) - <1 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Albany City (NY0100189) on EPA.gov.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 12226 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (9) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (3) OK
Cost & Community (6) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 12226 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 12226 (primary system: Albany City), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 12226's water come from?
The recorded water source for Albany City, a system mapped to ZIP code 12226, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 98,000 people.
How does Albany water compare to the national average?
Albany's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 89% of ZIP codes within New York.
How can I get my water tested in Albany?
If Albany City supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 12226 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 12226 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.013 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 12226?
12226 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Albany County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Albany, NY (12226): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 66/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/12226/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 12226
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12201 | Albany, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 12207 | Albany, NY | <1 mi | C | 1 |
| 12214 | Albany, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 12220 | Albany, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 12223 | Albany, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 12224 | Albany, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 12225 | Albany, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 12227 | Albany, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 12228 | Albany, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 12229 | Albany, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
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