Water Quality in Syracuse, NY (13052)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 13052.

Past Health-Based Violations

7 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 6 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,759

Population

14

Water Systems

13

Violations (5yr)

7

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

New York State Fair

Purchased surface water 2,000,000 people served
0 violations

Ocwa

Surface water 350,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Syracuse City

7 health-based
Surface water 192,000 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 7 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cortland (C)

Groundwater 20,095 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Deruyter Village

All resolved
Groundwater 558 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Purchas

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Dunham Ncws

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Deruyter Market Basket

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Sugar Shack Cafe And Bakery

Groundwater under influence of surface water 26 people served
0 violations

Deruyter Lake Boat And Cottage Rental

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Rickys Diner

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Brenda Cohen

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Drift In

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Apple Creek Country Club

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Syracuse (13052) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.

Fewer violations 72th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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