What was found in ZIP 15012
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1080 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 904.2 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELLE VERNON BORO MUNI AUTH · 6,000 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 209 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 632 µg/L — MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP · 9,100 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 154.85 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 284.8 µg/L — AUTH OF BORO OF CHARLEROI · 27,000 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82.4 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 141.75 µg/L — MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP · 9,100 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 120 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP · 9,100 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 31.1 µg/L 207% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 108 µg/L — BELLE VERNON BORO MUNI AUTH · 6,000 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 75.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 95.95 µg/L — MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP · 9,100 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 37.285 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 71.16 µg/L — AUTH OF BORO OF CHARLEROI · 27,000 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 69 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 42.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 46.66 µg/L — BELLE VERNON BORO MUNI AUTH · 6,000 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.171 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 42.72 µg/L — MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP · 9,100 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 39.75 µg/L — MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP · 9,100 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 34.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 19.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP · 9,100 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 16.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP · 9,100 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.77 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 13.93 µg/L — MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP · 9,100 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.2615 µg/L — AUTH OF BORO OF CHARLEROI · 27,000 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 4.85 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP · 9,100 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.68 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: AUTH OF BORO OF CHARLEROI · 27,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.33 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: AUTH OF BORO OF CHARLEROI · 27,000 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.01 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: AUTH OF BORO OF CHARLEROI · 27,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.4000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.3660 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: AUTH OF BORO OF CHARLEROI · 27,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.1300 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP · 9,100 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MAWC YOUGH PLANT · 133,000 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0032 mg/L — AUTH OF BORO OF CHARLEROI · 27,000 people · 2025 | 4/4 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 15012
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| MAWC YOUGH PLANT | PA | 133,000 |
| AUTH OF BORO OF CHARLEROI | PA | 27,000 |
| MUNI AUTH OF WASHINGTON TWP | PA | 9,100 |
| BELLE VERNON BORO MUNI AUTH | PA | 6,000 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 15012 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 15012 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 15012. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 15012?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 15012. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 15012's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Chlorite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.