Tap Water Quality in Buffalo, NY
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Buffalo Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~280,000 | Source: Lake Erie and Niagara River
Buffalo draws from Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes. While the lake provides abundant water, it is the shallowest and warmest of the Great Lakes, making it more susceptible to algal blooms. The city's industrial past and aging infrastructure contribute to lead concerns in older neighborhoods.
Common water quality concerns in Buffalo
Lead from aging infrastructure
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Disinfection byproducts
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Industrial legacy contaminants
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What's in your Buffalo water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Buffalo water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Buffalo, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
Other cities in New York
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