What was found in ZIP 15417
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1306 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1200 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 950 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 188 µg/L 235% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 172 µg/L 287% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 158 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 68 µg/L 453% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 56.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 51.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 48.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 48.1 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 45.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 25.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 15.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 12.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 6 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.48 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.63 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.08 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 3.03 µg/L 1515% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 2.78 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 2.61 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.5100 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | 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 single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 15417
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWESTERN PA WATER AUTH | PA | 40,200 |
| TRI CNTY JT MUNI AUTH | PA | 10,100 |
| PA-AMERICAN WATER-BROWNSVILLE | PA | 7,844 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 15417 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 15417 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 15417. 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 15417?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 15417. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 15417's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.