Water Quality in Syracuse, NY (13224)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 13224.

Past Health-Based Violations

11 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 73% of US ZIP codes.

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

8,659

Population

5

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

11

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

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)

Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Camp - Old

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Delphi Falls Park

4 health-based
Groundwater 78 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

6 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 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 (13224) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.

Fewer violations 73th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

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.

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