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Syracuse, NY Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Syracuse, NY — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Syracuse's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Syracuse City PWSID: NY3304334 Updated: 2026 Q2
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1 violation currently open

Lead is 12.00 ppb, 80% of the action level. No PFAS was detected.

D

Syracuse earns a D for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 12.00 ppb — 80% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
21 violations since 2015, 19 health-based
1 violation currently open
Syracuse's lead level vs. all New York community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 12.00 ppb — 80% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 3% of New York utilities
Population Served
147576
~45503 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
1
1 open of 21 since 2015

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
80% of EPA action level
12.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 12.00 ppb, 80% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Revised Total Coliform Rule OTHER — — 2026 Unaddressed
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Archived
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024–2025 Archived
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2023 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2023 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2022 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2020 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2020 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2020 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2019 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2018 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2017 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2015 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

1 violation remains open, out of 21 recorded since 2015 (19 health-based).

About the Main Water System

Utility Syracuse City
PWSID NY3304334
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 147,576
Service connections 45,503
Systems serving this area 3
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Syracuse tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. 1 violation(s) remain open. Lead is 12.00 ppb, 80% of the action level.
Does Syracuse water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Syracuse? ▼
Syracuse City (PWSID NY3304334), one of 3 systems serving this area. Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-12-09. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Syracuse Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Follow the open violation
This system has an unresolved violation. Contact the supplier for its corrective-action schedule.

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