What was found in ZIP 15442
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 |
| Fluoride | 950 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 730 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 152.1 µg/L 190% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 113.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 100 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 68 µg/L 453% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 67.4 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 41.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 40.9 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 37.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 31.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 28 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 15.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 15.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.66 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.3 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 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.5 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% 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 15442
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWESTERN PA WATER AUTH | PA | 40,200 |
| NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH | PA | 35,409 |
| PA-AMERICAN WATER-BROWNSVILLE | PA | 7,844 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 15442 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 15442 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 15442. 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 15442?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 15442. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 15442's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.