What was found in ZIP 15423
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 | 933 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 231 µg/L 289% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 182 µg/L No EPA limit set | 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 |
| Barium | 83 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | 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 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 47.4 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 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.44 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 |
| Chromium | 1.68 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.33 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.07 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.01 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.5100 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.3660 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0032 mg/L 22% 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 15423
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| AUTH OF BORO OF CHARLEROI | PA | 27,000 |
| TRI CNTY JT MUNI AUTH | PA | 10,100 |
| PA-AMERICAN WATER-BROWNSVILLE | PA | 7,844 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 15423 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 15423 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 15423. 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 15423?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 15423. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 15423's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.