Water Quality in PITTSBURGH, PA (15205)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 15205.

13

Total Violations

0

Health-Based

13

Monitoring / Reporting

13

Resolved

What does this mean?

13 of 13 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 13 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 3 Population served: 16,819

Violations Detail (13 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
CARBON, TOTALMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
CARBON, TOTALMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
CARBON, TOTALMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2023ResolvedN/A
CARBON, TOTALMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2023ResolvedN/A
EndothallMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A
EndothallMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(5)

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Sep 30Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

2023(2)

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Sep 30Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

27

Sep 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

PITTSBURGH (15205) has 13 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

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Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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