Water Quality in Syracuse, NY (13141)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 13141.

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 15 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 80% of US ZIP codes.

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

652

Population

14

Water Systems

22

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)

Preble Pub Inc

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Preble Mobile Home Park

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Mountain View Restaurant

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Mcbride Mobile Court

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations

Preble Water Association

All resolved
Groundwater 51 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Northeast Transformer Services

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Preble Hotel

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

Preble Children'S Center

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Preble Childrens Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Uncle Toms Grocery & Deli

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

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.

10 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
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 (13141) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22.

Fewer violations 80th 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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