Rochester, NY (14642): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems
EPA data for Rochester City
Health-based violation records by water system:
- Rochester City (1)
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 14642 in Rochester, NY contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 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 health-based violation (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0068 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
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This report sorts findings for 14642 in Rochester into tiers using its own criteria, covering a water system's 90th-percentile lead result above the EPA action level, unresolved violations on record, PFAS and carbon monoxide risk; in the available data, one finding meets the critical criteria and none meets the high-priority criteria, and the card below links to the section with details.
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Safety & Health (5) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 14642 in Rochester, New York is mapped to the water system Rochester City (EPA ID: NY2704518). This system provides water to approximately 210,000 people from surface water sources.
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Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 14602 (Rochester) - <1 mi
- 14638 (Rochester) - <1 mi
- 14639 (Rochester) - <1 mi
- 14644 (Rochester) - <1 mi
- 14646 (Rochester) - <1 mi
- 14649 (Rochester) - <1 mi
- 14652 (Rochester) - <1 mi
- 14653 (Rochester) - <1 mi
- 14692 (Rochester) - <1 mi
- 14694 (Rochester) - <1 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Rochester City (NY2704518) 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) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 14642 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 14642 (primary system: Rochester City), including 1 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 14642's water come from?
The recorded water source for Rochester City, a system mapped to ZIP code 14642, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 210,000 people.
How can I get my water tested in Rochester?
If Rochester 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 14642 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 14642 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0068 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 14642?
14642 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Monroe 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). Rochester, NY (14642): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/14642/
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Page version: October 2026.
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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 14642
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14602 | Rochester, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14638 | Rochester, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14639 | Rochester, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14644 | Rochester, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14646 | Rochester, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14649 | Rochester, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14652 | Rochester, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14653 | Rochester, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14692 | Rochester, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 14694 | Rochester, NY | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
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