Water Quality in Pittsburgh, PA (15026)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 15026.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,175
Population
16
Water Systems
56
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Pa Amer Water Co-Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Auth
West View Water Authority
All resolvedWestern Pennsylvania Water Co
Wilkinsburg-Penn Jt Water Auth
1 health-basedPa American-Canons/Washington
Beaver Falls Muni Auth
All resolvedFindlay Twp Municipal Auth
All resolvedLittle Traverse Inn
All resolvedGourmet Gathering
Morgans Country Setting
Village Inn
Beckman'S Mobile Home Park
Valley Boys & Little Traverse
All resolvedA Taste For Something Moore
All resolvedAnkrom Acres Mhp
Contaminants Found
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Pittsburgh (15026) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 56.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.