Is Buffalo (C), New York tap water safe?
2 water systems report serving Buffalo (C). Your water depends on which one serves your address. Check your bill if unsure.
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Erie County Water Authority (ECWA)
Serves 313,380 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Buffalo Water Authority
Serves 276,000 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2026).