Water Quality in Syracuse, NY (13078)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 13078.

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.

10,119

Population

16

Water Systems

13

Violations (5yr)

7

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

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)

Sandy Island Beach State Park

All resolved
Groundwater 400 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Mexico Point State Park Boat Launch

Groundwater under influence of surface water 300 people served
0 violations

Jamesville Grove

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Bonnie Castle Recreation Ctr.

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Hunts Pond

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Lafayette Inn

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Chittenango Falls Trailer Park

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Dolores Mapstone Catering

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Heritage Hill Brewhouse & Kitchen

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

General Herkimer Homestead

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

West Cottage Lane

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Selkirk Shores State Park & Pine Grove

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Battle Island State Park

All resolved
Groundwater 0
1 violation (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.

6 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Syracuse (13078) 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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