What was found in Leetsdale's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 567 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 93 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 84 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 71 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 42 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 42 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 24.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Leetsdale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EDGEWORTH BORO MUNI AUTH | 7,781 |
Frequently asked questions about Leetsdale tap water
Is Leetsdale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Leetsdale. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Leetsdale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Leetsdale, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Leetsdale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Leetsdale include Copper, Dibromochloromethane, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Chloroform. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.