Monitoring Issues SCHOOL DISTRICT PFAS DETECTED

PFAS Detected in New York City Department Of Education (NY)

215 ZIP codes · 9 water systems · 8,611,625 people served

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA drinking-water data for New York City Department Of Education: 59 EPA violations recorded in the past five years.

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0, EPA SDWIS and UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData, NCES

A · 100
Avg Safety Score (199 ZIP)
215
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems
59
Violations (5yr) (206 ZIP)
0.01 mg/L
Avg Lead Level
2
ZIPs with PFAS
Zone 1
Radon Risk (213 ZIP)

Why School Water Quality Matters

Children drink 2–4× more water per pound of body weight than adults, making them more vulnerable to contaminants. School water quality affects students for hours every weekday.

Home Safety and Water Evidence Overview

The New York City Department Of Education in New York spans 215 ZIP codes. This materialization has canonical Home Safety Scores for 199 ZIP records and typed EPA water violation counts for 206 ZIP records. Missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The deduplicated primary-system served-population sum is 8,611,625 across 4 water systems. This is not the district resident population.

The average Home Safety Score under model 4.0.0 across 199 scored ZIP records is A (100/100)

  • with the lowest-scoring area at 67/100 .

Water quality in this district falls in the bottom 63% nationally.

Why This Matters for Children

Children are more vulnerable to water contaminants than adults. The EPA and CDC identify these key risks:

  • Lead exposure - Even low levels of lead can affect brain development, reduce IQ, and cause behavioral problems in children. There is no safe level of lead for children.
  • PFAS ("forever chemicals") - Linked to immune system effects and developmental delays in children. Children drink more water relative to body weight than adults.
  • Nitrate - Dangerous for infants (can cause "blue baby syndrome"). Agricultural areas often have elevated nitrate.
  • Disinfection byproducts - Long-term exposure may increase cancer risk. School water fountains often have stagnant water that concentrates these compounds.

Lead Levels in the District

Metric Value EPA Threshold
Average lead level (90th percentile) 0.01 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
Highest lead level 0.0122 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
ZIP records exceeding EPA action level 0 of 206 with known status -

PFAS Contamination

PFAS ("forever chemicals") detected in 2 ZIP records in this district. The aggregate does not treat ZIP records without PFAS evidence as tested negatives. One or more PFAS compounds exceed EPA maximum contaminant levels.

Detected compounds: PFOA, PFPeA, PFHxA, PFBA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFBS, PFHpA, PFNA.

Highest measured level: 0.019 µg/L.

PFAS can accumulate in the body over time. Children's higher water intake relative to body weight makes them particularly susceptible. Reverse osmosis filters (NSF/ANSI 58) are the most effective at removing PFAS.

Learn more about PFAS in drinking water →

EPA Violation History

59 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Contaminants of Concern

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based ZIPs Affected
Contaminant 2005 Other 2 No 2
Contaminant 2010 Other 2 No 2
Contaminant 2015 Other 2 No 2
Contaminant 2020 Other 2 No 2
Contaminant 2031 Other 2 No 2
Contaminant 2035 Other 2 No 2
Contaminant 2036 Other 2 No 2
Contaminant 2037 Other 2 No 2

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High risk)

52 of 213 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. The zone is not a building measurement; homes and school buildings should be tested directly.

Water Facts and Home Safety Score by ZIP Code

ZIP Code City Home Safety Score EPA Violations Health Lead Level Exceeds?
11040 New Hyde Park B (74) 29 0 0.01 mg/L No
11001 Floral Park B (74) 28 0 0.01 mg/L No
10803 Pelham A (99) 2 0 0.0122 mg/L No
10001 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10002 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10003 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10004 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10005 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10006 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10007 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10009 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10010 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10011 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10012 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10013 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10014 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10016 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10017 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10018 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10019 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10020 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10021 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10022 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10023 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10024 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10025 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10026 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10027 New York N/A 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10028 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10029 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10030 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10031 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10032 New York C (67) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10033 New York N/A 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10034 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10035 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10036 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10037 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10038 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10039 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10040 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10065 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10069 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10075 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10103 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10110 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10111 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10112 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10119 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10128 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10152 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10153 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10154 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10165 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10167 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10168 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10170 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10171 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10172 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10174 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10199 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10271 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10278 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10279 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10280 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10282 New York A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10301 Staten Island A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10302 Staten Island A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10303 Staten Island A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10304 Staten Island A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10305 Staten Island A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10306 Staten Island A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10307 Staten Island A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10308 Staten Island A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10309 Staten Island A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10310 Staten Island A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10311 Staten Island A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10312 Staten Island A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10314 Staten Island A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10451 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10452 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10453 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10454 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10455 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10456 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10457 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10458 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10459 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10460 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10461 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10462 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10463 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10464 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10465 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10466 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10467 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10468 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10469 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10470 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10471 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10472 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10473 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10474 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10475 Bronx A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10550 Mount Vernon A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11004 Glen Oaks N/A 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11005 Floral Park N/A 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11101 Long Island City A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11102 Astoria A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11103 Astoria A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11104 Sunnyside A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11105 Astoria N/A 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11106 Astoria A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11109 Long Island City A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11201 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11203 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11204 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11205 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11206 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11207 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11208 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11209 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11210 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11211 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11212 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11213 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11214 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11215 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11216 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11217 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11218 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11219 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11220 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11221 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11222 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11223 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11224 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11225 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11226 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11228 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11229 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11230 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11231 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11232 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11233 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11234 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11235 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11236 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11237 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11238 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11239 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11249 Brooklyn A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11354 Flushing A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11355 Flushing A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11356 College Point A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11357 Whitestone A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11358 Flushing A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11360 Bayside A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11361 Bayside A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11362 Little Neck A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11363 Little Neck A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11364 Oakland Gardens A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11365 Fresh Meadows A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11366 Fresh Meadows A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11367 Flushing A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11368 Corona A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11369 East Elmhurst A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11370 East Elmhurst A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11372 Jackson Heights A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11373 Elmhurst A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11374 Rego Park A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11375 Forest Hills A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11377 Woodside A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11378 Maspeth A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11379 Middle Village A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11385 Ridgewood A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11411 Cambria Heights A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11412 Saint Albans N/A 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11413 Springfield Gardens A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11414 Howard Beach A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11415 Kew Gardens A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11416 Ozone Park A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11417 Ozone Park A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11418 Richmond Hill A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11419 South Richmond Hill A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11420 South Ozone Park A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11421 Woodhaven A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11422 Rosedale A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11423 Hollis A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11424 Jamaica A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11426 Bellerose A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11427 Queens Village A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11428 Queens Village A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11429 Queens Village A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11430 Jamaica A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11432 Jamaica A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11433 Jamaica A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11434 Jamaica A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11435 Jamaica N/A 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11436 Jamaica A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11439 Jamaica A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11691 Far Rockaway A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11692 Arverne A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11693 Far Rockaway A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11694 Rockaway Park A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
11697 Breezy Point A (100) 0 0 0.01 mg/L No
10044 New York N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
10115 New York N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
10162 New York N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
10169 New York N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
10173 New York N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
10177 New York N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
11359 Bayside N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
11371 Flushing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
11451 Jamaica N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

What Parents Can Do

  1. Request lead testing at your child's school - The EPA's 3Ts program (Training, Testing, Taking Action) provides guidance for schools. Ask your school board about their water testing schedule.
  2. Review the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) - Your water utility publishes this annually. It details all detected contaminants.
  3. Consider a water filter for your home - NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) filters are certified to remove lead. This is especially important for infant formula preparation.
  4. Address PFAS - If PFAS are detected in your area, a reverse osmosis or activated carbon block filter rated NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 can reduce levels significantly.
  5. Pack water from home - If you're concerned about school water quality, send your child with a water bottle filled at home (filtered if possible).
  6. Stay informed - Bookmark this page to check for updates on water quality in your school district.

Need help with school water quality?

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Find the Right Water Filter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe in New York City Department Of Education schools?

EPA system-level records show no health-based violations across 206 ZIP records with known health counts in the past 5 years. No lead action-level exceedance is recorded among 206 ZIP records with known status. This does not establish safety at an individual school tap; request current building-level testing results.

Does New York City Department Of Education test for lead in school water?

Federal law does not require schools to test for lead in drinking water (except in some states with specific mandates). The EPA's voluntary 3Ts program encourages testing. Contact your school district office to ask about their testing schedule and results.

What level of lead is safe for children?

There is no safe level of lead for children, according to the CDC. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb) triggers corrective action for water systems, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that school water contain no more than 0.001 mg/L (1 ppb).

Are there PFAS in New York City Department Of Education water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in 2 ZIP records associated with this district. ZIP records without PFAS evidence are not counted as tested negatives. PFAS are "forever chemicals" that do not break down and can accumulate in the body. The EPA has set maximum contaminant levels for certain PFAS compounds.

Data Sources

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