Is Syracuse tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Syracuse's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
2.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Syracuse

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Syracuse
New York

132,011,320,213,203 · Skaneateles Lake

Syracuse, NY Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 450,000 residents
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85
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
4.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.3 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
2.5 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Syracuse's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Syracuse tap water is sourced from Skaneateles Lake and treated by Onondaga County Water Authority. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Syracuse Water FAQ

Is Syracuse NY tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Syracuse tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Syracuse NY use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Syracuse uses chlorine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.0 ppm. Standard activated carbon filters including pitcher filters are effective at removing free chlorine taste and odor.
How hard is Syracuse NY water and what is the TDS level?
Syracuse water hardness is 2.5 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 60 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Syracuse NY drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Syracuse drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Syracuse?
Based on Syracuse's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Syracuse water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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BuffaloNew York — 77/100TroyNew York — 82/100SchenectadyNew York — 82/100RochesterNew York — 82/100YonkersNew York — 82/100AlbanyNew York — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Onondaga County Water Authority CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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