Buffalo, NY (14261): High Radon Potential Area
EPA data for Ecwa Amherst
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 14261 in Buffalo, NY contain zero recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026. This does not establish that every category was monitored or published, and it does not cover events outside that source window.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records since 2021.
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0098 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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Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.
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Safety & Health (5) HIGH
Your Water System
ZIP code 14261 in Buffalo, New York is mapped to the water system Ecwa Amherst (EPA ID: NY1400399). This system provides water to approximately 92,697 people from surface water sources.
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Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 14010 (Athol Springs) - <1 mi
- 14231 (Buffalo) - <1 mi
- 14233 (Buffalo) - <1 mi
- 14240 (Buffalo) - <1 mi
- 14260 (Buffalo) - <1 mi
- 14263 (Buffalo) - <1 mi
- 14265 (Buffalo) - <1 mi
- 14267 (Buffalo) - <1 mi
- 14269 (Buffalo) - <1 mi
- 14270 (Buffalo) - <1 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Ecwa Amherst (NY1400399) 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.
Environmental Hazards (9) MODERATE
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 14261 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 14261 (primary system: Ecwa Amherst), 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 14261's water come from?
The recorded water source for Ecwa Amherst, a system mapped to ZIP code 14261, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 92,697 people.
How can I get my water tested in Buffalo?
If Ecwa Amherst 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 14261 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 14261 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00985 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2022-12-31). 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 14261?
14261 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Erie 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). Buffalo, NY (14261): High Radon Potential Area. https://zipcheckup.com/report/14261/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 14261
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14010 | Athol Springs, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14231 | Buffalo, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14233 | Buffalo, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14240 | Buffalo, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14260 | Buffalo, NY | <1 mi | C | 0 |
| 14263 | Buffalo, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14265 | Buffalo, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14267 | Buffalo, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14269 | Buffalo, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14270 | Buffalo, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
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