What was found in ZIP 15946
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 3000 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 60.6 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 391.35 µg/L — PORTAGE BORO MUNI AUTH · 6,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 24.3 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 223.05 µg/L — PORTAGE BORO MUNI AUTH · 6,500 people · 2013 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 65.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 60.795 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 56.14 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 52.485 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 31.665 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PORTAGE BORO MUNI AUTH · 6,500 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 4.7 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 10.36 µg/L — PORTAGE BORO MUNI AUTH · 6,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.8265 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3.5055 µg/L — PORTAGE BORO MUNI AUTH · 6,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.007 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8850 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PORTAGE BORO MUNI AUTH · 6,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.7768 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.4340 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM · 22,617 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0010 mg/L — PORTAGE BORO MUNI AUTH · 6,500 people · 2025 | 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 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 15946
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM | PA | 22,617 |
| PORTAGE BORO MUNI AUTH | PA | 6,500 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 15946 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 15946 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 15946. 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 15946?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 15946. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 15946's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Monochloroacetic Acid, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.