2026 Rankings

Worst ZIP Codes for Lead in Water in New York — 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

1,541 ZIP codes ranked by Lead (mg/L) #1: ZIP 11757 (Lindenhurst, NY) — 3750.0 ppb
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Out of 1,541 ZIP codes with data in New York, these are the highest-ranked areas for lead (mg/l). See also: National Worst ZIP Codes for Lead in Water | All New York Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 1,541
Highest value 3750.0 ppb
Median value 3.8 ppb
State New York

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Lead (mg/L) Safety Score
1 11757 Lindenhurst NY 3750.0 ppb 49/100
2 13202 Syracuse NY 70.0 ppb 43/100
3 13203 Syracuse NY 70.0 ppb 43/100
4 13207 Syracuse NY 70.0 ppb 43/100
5 13210 Syracuse NY 70.0 ppb 43/100
6 13224 Syracuse NY 70.0 ppb 38/100
7 13244 Syracuse NY 70.0 ppb 32/100
8 13357 Ilion NY 36.0 ppb 56/100
9 11530 Garden City NY 31.3 ppb 65/100
10 11531 Garden City NY 31.3 ppb 66/100
11 11535 Garden City NY 31.3 ppb 70/100
12 11599 Garden City NY 31.3 ppb 66/100
13 12010 Amsterdam NY 31.3 ppb 30/100
14 12496 Windham NY 26.0 ppb 26/100
15 13350 Herkimer NY 19.0 ppb 40/100
16 12201 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
17 12202 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 31/100
18 12203 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 26/100
19 12204 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 31/100
20 12205 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 26/100
21 12206 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
22 12207 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 26/100
23 12208 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 26/100
24 12209 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 31/100
25 12210 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 31/100
26 12211 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 31/100
27 12212 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 31/100
28 12214 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
29 12220 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
30 12222 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
31 12223 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
32 12224 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
33 12225 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
34 12226 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
35 12227 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
36 12228 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
37 12229 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
38 12230 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
39 12231 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
40 12232 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
41 12233 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
42 12234 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
43 12235 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
44 12236 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
45 12237 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
46 12238 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
47 12239 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
48 12240 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
49 12241 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
50 12242 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
51 12243 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
52 12244 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
53 12245 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
54 12246 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
55 12247 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
56 12248 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
57 12249 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
58 12250 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
59 12252 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
60 12255 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
61 12256 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
62 12257 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
63 12260 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
64 12261 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
65 12288 Albany NY 16.0 ppb 19/100
66 11579 Sea Cliff NY 15.0 ppb 90/100
67 11549 Hempstead NY 14.3 ppb 92/100
68 11550 Hempstead NY 14.3 ppb 84/100
69 11554 East Meadow NY 14.3 ppb 85/100
70 11556 Uniondale NY 14.3 ppb 73/100
71 11542 Glen Cove NY 14.0 ppb 85/100
72 13064 Fair Haven NY 13.8 ppb 52/100
73 12592 Wassaic NY 13.7 ppb 48/100
74 11731 East Northport NY 13.5 ppb 65/100
75 11740 Greenlawn NY 13.5 ppb 83/100
76 11746 Huntington Station NY 13.5 ppb 60/100
77 13026 Aurora NY 13.4 ppb 40/100
78 12953 Malone NY 13.1 ppb 82/100
79 12966 North Bangor NY 13.1 ppb 96/100
80 12995 Whippleville NY 13.1 ppb 73/100
81 13618 Cape Vincent NY 12.7 ppb 64/100
82 13331 Eagle Bay NY 12.1 ppb 65/100
83 10918 Chester NY 12.0 ppb 39/100
84 13304 Barneveld NY 12.0 ppb 83/100
85 13319 Chadwicks NY 12.0 ppb 65/100
86 13321 Clark Mills NY 12.0 ppb 63/100
87 13354 Holland Patent NY 12.0 ppb 83/100
88 13403 Marcy NY 12.0 ppb 53/100
89 13413 New Hartford NY 12.0 ppb 78/100
90 13417 New York Mills NY 12.0 ppb 45/100
91 13424 Oriskany NY 12.0 ppb 82/100
92 13431 Poland NY 12.0 ppb 87/100
93 13438 Remsen NY 12.0 ppb 93/100
94 13469 Stittville NY 12.0 ppb 53/100
95 13492 Whitesboro NY 12.0 ppb 35/100
96 13495 Yorkville NY 12.0 ppb 65/100
97 13501 Utica NY 12.0 ppb 58/100
98 13502 Utica NY 12.0 ppb 58/100
99 13503 Utica NY 12.0 ppb 63/100
100 13504 Utica NY 12.0 ppb 56/100

Methodology

Lead rankings are based on the 90th percentile lead testing value (PB90) reported by water systems under the Lead and Copper Rule. When CCR data is unavailable, EPA SDWIS lead sampling data is used. The EPA action level for lead is 15 ppb (0.015 mg/L). There is no safe level of lead exposure.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dangerous lead level in water?

The EPA action level is 15 parts per billion (ppb). The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than 1 ppb for school drinking water. There is no safe level of lead exposure for children.

How is lead measured in water?

Water systems collect samples from homes with known lead service lines or lead solder. The 90th percentile value (PB90) means 90% of samples tested below that level. If PB90 exceeds 15 ppb, the system must take corrective action.

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