Water Quality in SYRACUSE, NY (13224)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 13224.
24
Total Violations
12
Health-Based
12
Monitoring / Reporting
24
Resolved
What does this mean?
24 of 24 violations have been resolved. 12 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 12 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (24 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Arsenic | Health-Based | N/A | 11.4 | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Health-Based | N/A | 11.4 | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Health-Based | N/A | 11.4 | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Health-Based | N/A | 12.1 | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Health-Based | N/A | 12.1 | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Health-Based | N/A | 12.1 | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Health-Based | N/A | 11.8 | Mar 31, 2023 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
Violation Timeline
2023(12)
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
02
2022(9)
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
02
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
How Does This Compare?
SYRACUSE (13224) has 24 recorded violations, including 12 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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