Water Quality in PITTSBURGH, PA (15219)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 15219.
57
Total Violations
30
Health-Based
27
Monitoring / Reporting
55
Resolved
What does this mean?
55 of 57 violations have been resolved. 30 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 27 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.
Violations Detail (57 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 6, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 6, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| CARBON, TOTAL | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| CARBON, TOTAL | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| CARBON, TOTAL | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| CARBON, TOTAL | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| CARBON, TOTAL | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| CARBON, TOTAL | Health-Based | N/A | 0.99 | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| CARBON, TOTAL | Health-Based | N/A | 0.99 | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| CARBON, TOTAL | Health-Based | N/A | 0.99 | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(12)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
CARBON, TOTAL
46
CARBON, TOTAL
46
CARBON, TOTAL
46
CARBON, TOTAL
46
CARBON, TOTAL
46
CARBON, TOTAL
46
CARBON, TOTAL
46
CARBON, TOTAL
46
CARBON, TOTAL
46
CARBON, TOTAL
46
2023(22)
TTHM
27
TTHM
27
TTHM
27
TTHM
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
20
Groundwater Rule
20
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
How Does This Compare?
PITTSBURGH (15219) has 57 recorded violations, including 30 health-based. 2 remain unresolved. 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.
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.