Water Quality in Syracuse, NY (13159)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 13159.
Past Health-Based Violations
8 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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,204
Population
24
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
New York State Fair
Ocwa
Syracuse City
7 health-basedCortland (C)
Labrador-Main (Puffin Bird)
Song Mountain Resort
Tully Village
Forest Lake Campground - Truxton
All resolvedCamp Hoover
All resolvedSuit Kote
1 health-basedVesper Hills Golf Club
Tully Hill-N-Dale C C
Otisco General Store
Cindys Hideaway Bar/Rest
West Side Spring
Country Hills Farm
Tully United Comm Church
Onco Fermentations
Labrador - Mini
Summers
Jones' Auction Service
Green Lake Bathing Beach
Vinnies Grocery
Laf Plaza Apartments
Contaminants Found
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Syracuse (13159) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.