Syracuse City
EPA ID: NY3304334 · 192,000 people served · 16 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Syracuse City (NY3304334): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal data shows 2 unresolved violations at Syracuse City - roughly 192,000 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Syracuse City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Syracuse City serves a community with a median household income of $60,314 and an estimated 227,727 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Syracuse City's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Syracuse City compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
E. coli at 7 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Contaminant 0800 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 12 detections recorded.
E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Syracuse City (EPA ID: NY3304334) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 192,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 16 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (58/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 8 of 16 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 3 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| March 30, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| March 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Archived |
| September 29, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| June 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2023 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2022 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2021 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 7 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
Health Risk Details
E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))
Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.012 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NY or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 13057 - East Syracuse
- 13078 - Jamesville
- 13202 - Syracuse
- 13203 - Syracuse
- 13204 - Syracuse
- 13205 - Syracuse
- 13206 - Syracuse
- 13207 - Syracuse
- 13208 - Syracuse
- 13209 - Syracuse
- 13210 - Syracuse
- 13214 - Syracuse
- 13215 - Syracuse
- 13219 - Syracuse
- 13224 - Syracuse
- 13244 - Syracuse
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Syracuse City (NY3304334) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Syracuse City water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Syracuse City. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Syracuse City serve?
Syracuse City serves approximately 192,000 people across 16 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Syracuse City get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #9 / 100 Highest Exposure Burden (U.S.)
- #11 / 50 Most Disadvantaged Populations Served (New York)
- #2 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (New York)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Syracuse City (NY): 10 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ny3304334/
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What You Can Do
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Syracuse City (EPA ID: NY3304334) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.