What was found in ZIP 16838
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 | 872 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 260 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 133 µg/L 222% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 80 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 75 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 62 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 30 µg/L 200% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 18 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.2200 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | 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 16838
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PIKE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY | PA | 4,500 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 16838 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 16838 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 16838. 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 16838?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 16838. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 16838's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Dichloroacetic Acid, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.