What was found in ZIP 15147
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 889.2 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 750 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 790 µg/L — OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 150.4 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 120 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 94.09 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 67.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 49.77 µg/L — OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 40.8 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 28.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 27.605 µg/L — OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 27.2 µg/L 181% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 24.245 µg/L — OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 20.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.748 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 9.09 µg/L 152% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.8215 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0098 mg/L 65% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2025 | 2/2 | 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 15147
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH | PA | 125,000 |
| OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY | PA | 39,901 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 15147 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 15147 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 15147. 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 15147?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 15147. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 15147's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Nitrite, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.