What was found in ZIP 15501
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 1120 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 901 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 550 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 75.4 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 73.9 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 69.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 42.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 35.1 µg/L 234% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 28.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 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 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 15501
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| SOMERSET BORO MUNI WATER AUTH | PA | 6,309 |
| SOMERSET TWP MUNI AUTH OAKRIDG | PA | 3,800 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 15501 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 15501 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 15501. 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 15501?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 15501. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 15501's water?
EPA monitoring detected Barium, Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.