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Syracuse, NY water quality

Syracuse, NY is served by 12 public water systems, serving 542,672 people combined. Across those systems, we count 14 health-based violations in the last 5 years. The worst Tap Grade among them is F.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Syracuse, NY tap water safe to drink?

12 public water systems serve Syracuse, NY, with 14 health-based violations in the last 5 years across them. The worst Tap Grade among them is F.

Does Syracuse's water have lead in it?

The most recent 90th-percentile lead sample is 12 ppb, versus the EPA action level of 15 ppb.

Has PFAS been detected in Syracuse's water?

These systems were tested under UCMR5 and no PFAS was detected above the reporting limit in the analytes we track.

Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO · Data as of 2026Q2