New York · population 146,097
Lead pipes in Syracuse, NY
17,287 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Syracuse (population 146,097) gets its water from Syracuse City. That system reported 17,239 lead and 48 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 38,601, with 16,098 more of unknown material.
45% of Syracuse City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New York average (7.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 45%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 42%
- Non-lead 14%
Latest lead test for Syracuse City (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 12 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Syracuse City.
Water systems serving Syracuse
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse CityMain system | 17,239 | 48 | 16,098 | 45% |
| OcwaAlso serves parts of the city | 400 | 3,495 | 72,099 | 3.3% |
| Dewitt WDS - SouthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 4,161 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Syracuse
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Syracuse City's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Solvay3,895 lead + galv. lines
- East Syracuse3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Liverpool3,895 lead + galv. lines
- North Syracuse3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Minoa3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Fayetteville3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Camillus3,895 lead + galv. lines
- Manlius3,895 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Syracuse, NY have lead pipes?
Yes. Syracuse City, which serves Syracuse, reported 17,239 lead and 48 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,098 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Syracuse?
EPA's service area maps place most of Syracuse in Syracuse City's service area (PWSID NY3304334). Ocwa, Dewitt WDS - South also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Syracuse home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Syracuse City's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Syracuse be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Syracuse City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.