Advocacy groups are challenging the city of Syracuse’s recent report claiming the water’s lead levels are safe. The city hired an independent contractor in May and June to run the tests, but critics say those tests followed the same flawed methodology of prior city-run tests.
The advocates did not, however, provide information backing up their claim. The city says water samples met federal standards for the second straight reporting period and fell below the more stringent lead standards set to begin in 2027.
Still, the city says it will continue with its commitment to replace lead service lines through late 2026. Several advocacy groups are holding rallies Saturday, June 12 at noon outside city hall to urge the city to take even more action.
