Flushing, NY: 27 Violations — 92/100 (2026)
9 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated 2026-06-04
Public water monitoring in Flushing shows a safety record well above the NY median — health-based violations are isolated exceptions rather than recurring patterns, the city's systems have stayed compliant across recent reporting cycles, and no cluster of recurring exceedances appears in any single service area.
How Flushing Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Water Quality Map: Flushing, NY
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Flushing score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Flushing Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 27 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.01.
Who Supplies Your Water in Flushing
Throughout Flushing, NY, water comes from one of 3 primary utilities out of 3 total systems — independent providers with different rate structures, infrastructure, and compliance records that vary across the service territory.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in Flushing, New York (population ~210,833), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 8,271,183 people region-wide.
9 of 9 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Flushing: A (92/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Flushing water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 9 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 10 | 9 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11351 | A | 3 | 0 | South Acres Mobile Home Park |
| 11352 | A | 3 | 0 | South Acres Mobile Home Park |
| 11354 | B | 3 | 0 | New York City System |
| 11355 | B | 3 | 0 | New York City System |
| 11358 | B | 3 | 0 | New York City System |
| 11367 | A | 3 | 0 | New York City System |
| 11371 | A | 3 | 0 | South Acres Mobile Home Park |
| 11381 | A | 3 | 0 | South Acres Mobile Home Park |
| 11390 | A | 3 | 0 | South Acres Mobile Home Park |
All ZIP Codes in Flushing
- 11351 [A] — 3 violations
- 11352 [A] — 3 violations
- 11354 [B] — 3 violations
- 11355 [B] — 3 violations
- 11358 [B] — 3 violations
- 11367 [A] — 3 violations
- 11371 [A] — 3 violations
- 11381 [A] — 3 violations
- 11390 [A] — 3 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Flushing
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Flushing Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Flushing Homeowners
Across Flushing, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small — a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in Flushing are relatively low compared to home values. The $533–$1,956 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 96% above the New York average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Flushing
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Flushing appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Flood & Climate Risk in Flushing
The NFIP claim record for Flushing — 300 filed incidents — reflects genuine, recurring flood exposure rather than an isolated event or two. When a community accumulates flood claims at this volume and carries 56% of its ZIP codes inside FEMA-designated zones, flood history starts to factor into water quality planning in ways it doesn't for lower-exposure areas. Flooding introduces specific contamination pathways — runoff overwhelming treatment facility intake, surface water infiltrating private wells, and pressure disruptions in distribution systems allowing backflow — all of which become more relevant as flood frequency increases.
Flushing has a moderate flood history with 300 FEMA claims averaging $13,709 per payout. 56% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,200</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Flushing, NY