Arsenic in Syracuse, NY Drinking Water
Arsenic data for Syracuse, New York · 542,280 residents · 28 ZIP codes
Over the past reporting period, water systems in Syracuse, New York have recorded Arsenic at detectable concentrations in EPA compliance samples.
Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-05-14
Arsenic in Syracuse Tap Water
Syracuse, New York has 196 EPA violations related to arsenic in drinking water.
This analysis covers 542,280 residents across 28 ZIP codes in Syracuse.
Syracuse's overall water quality grade is F (38/100).
Is Arsenic in Syracuse Water Safe?
If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.
EPA Violations for Arsenic in Syracuse
| Date | Violation Type | Status | ZIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13201 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13202 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13203 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13204 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13205 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13206 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13207 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13208 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13209 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13210 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13211 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13212 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13214 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13215 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13217 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13218 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13219 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13220 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13221 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 13224 |
| ... | 176 more violations |
Health Effects of Arsenic
- Increased risk of skin, bladder, lung, and kidney cancer
- Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
- Skin changes (darkening, thickening, lesions)
- Developmental effects in children exposed in utero
Health risk severity: High. Governed by the Arsenic Rule (2006).
How Arsenic Gets Into Drinking Water
- Natural deposits in rock and soil (especially in western U.S.)
- Runoff from orchards and glass/electronics production
- Historical use of arsenic-based pesticides
- Well water in areas with arsenic-rich geology
What to Do About Arsenic in Syracuse Water
- Install a reverse osmosis (RO) system certified under NSF 58
- Adsorptive media filters (iron-based) can also reduce arsenic
- Have well water tested if on a private supply
- Boiling water does NOT remove arsenic — it concentrates it
Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for arsenic removal.