What was found in ZIP 15717
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 9300 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1370 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 909 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 117 µg/L 195% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 110 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 97.9 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 89.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 69.9 µg/L 466% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 58.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 46 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 45.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 7 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.47 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.45 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.9000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.5600 µg/L 280% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2800 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.2000 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0150 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0072 mg/L 48% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
| Pfba | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
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 15717
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| HIGHRIDGE WATER AUTH | PA | 16,000 |
| DERRY BORO MUNI AUTH | PA | 6,500 |
| BLAIRSVILLE MUNI AUTH | PA | 4,023 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 15717 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 15717 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 15717. 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 15717?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 15717. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 15717's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nitrite, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.