Monitoring Issues SCHOOL DISTRICT

New York School District Water Quality (NY) — B

159 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · 1,315,089,000 people served · Updated 2026-06-04

Data: EPA SDWIS, NCES Last verified: 2026-06-04

B · 79
Avg Safety Score
159
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
636
Violations (5yr)
0.01 mg/L
Avg Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk

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.

Water Quality Overview

The New York School District in New York spans 159 ZIP codes served by 4 community water systems, providing water to approximately 1,315,089,000 people.

The average Home Safety Score across the district is B (79/100) — with the lowest-scoring area at 48/100 .

Water quality in this district ranks better than 72% of ZIP codes 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 0.01 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
ZIP codes exceeding EPA action level 0 of 159 —

EPA Violation History

636 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
Lead Inorganic 159 No 159
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 159 No 159
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 159 No 159

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High risk)

2 of 159 ZIP codes are in the highest radon risk zone. Radon is the #2 cause of lung cancer in the U.S. — homes and school buildings in Zone 1 should be tested.

Water Quality by ZIP Code

ZIP Code City Safety Score Violations Health Lead Level Exceeds?
10001 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10002 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10003 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10004 New York B (71) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10005 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10006 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10007 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10008 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10009 New York B (71) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10010 New York B (71) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10011 New York B (71) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10012 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10013 New York B (71) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10014 New York B (71) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10015 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10016 New York B (71) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10017 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10018 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10019 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10020 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10021 New York B (71) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10022 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10023 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10024 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10025 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10026 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10027 New York B (73) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10028 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10029 New York B (71) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10030 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10031 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10032 New York C (56) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10033 New York C (68) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10034 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10035 New York B (71) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10036 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10037 New York B (71) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10038 New York B (71) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10039 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10040 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10041 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10043 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10044 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10045 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10047 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10055 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10060 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10065 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10069 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10075 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10079 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10080 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10081 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10082 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10087 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10090 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10095 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10096 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10098 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10099 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10101 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10102 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10103 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10104 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10105 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10106 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10107 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10108 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10109 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10110 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10111 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10112 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10113 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10114 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10115 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10116 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10117 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10118 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10119 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10120 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10121 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10122 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10123 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10124 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10125 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10126 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10128 New York B (71) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10129 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10130 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10131 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10132 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10133 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10138 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10150 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10151 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10152 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10153 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10154 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10155 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10156 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10157 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10158 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10159 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10160 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10161 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10162 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10163 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10164 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10165 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10166 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10167 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10168 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10169 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10170 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10171 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10172 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10173 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10174 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10175 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10176 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10177 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10178 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10179 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10184 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10185 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10196 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10199 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10200 New York D (48) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10203 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10211 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10212 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10213 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10242 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10249 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10256 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10257 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10258 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10259 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10260 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10261 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10265 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10268 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10269 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10270 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10271 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10272 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10273 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10274 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10275 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10276 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10277 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10278 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10279 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10280 New York B (76) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10281 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10282 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10285 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10286 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No
10292 New York B (81) 4 0 0.01 mg/L No

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. 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).
  5. Stay informed — Bookmark this page to check for updates on water quality in your school district.

Need help with school water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe in New York School District schools?

Based on EPA data, water systems serving New York School District have no health-based violations in the past 5 years. However, school buildings with older plumbing may still have localized issues. Testing at the tap (not just at the treatment plant) is important.

Does New York School District 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).

Data Sources

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