Water Quality in Syracuse, NY (13077)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 13077.

Past Health-Based Violations

9 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 20 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 83% of US ZIP codes.

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

6,405

Population

27

Water Systems

29

Violations (5yr)

9

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)

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)

Auburn

Surface water 27,179 people served
0 violations

Cortland (C)

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

Homer Village-Newton Water Works

Groundwater 4,368 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 11000 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Cortlandville Town Water

Groundwater 4,300 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

The Olde School

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Homer Drive-In

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Historic Scott Hotel

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Scott Water District No. 1

Groundwater 154 people served
0 violations

Olde School (The)

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Cold Brook Trailer Park

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Parker Manor Trailer Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 64 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pine Grove Inn

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Hiawatha Bar & Grill

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lake Drive Inn (The)

Groundwater 49 people served
0 violations

Glen Haven Hotel

All resolved
Groundwater 45 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Rocky Acres Mobile Home Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 43 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

D & V Scott Hotel

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Hillcrest Manor Apartments

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 7.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pine Grove Inn-Homer

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Heath Manor Tea Room

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Marathon Auction Sales

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pine Grove Trailer Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Helm'S Scott Grocery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Green Acres Mobile Park

Groundwater 23 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

10 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
11000 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Syracuse (13077) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.

Fewer violations 83th 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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