Water Quality in Pittsburgh, PA (16046)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16046.
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.
19,757
Population
42
Water Systems
56
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (42)
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 Water Co Butler
All resolvedCranberry Twp Wtp
All resolvedMunicipal Water Auth Adams Twp
All resolvedSeven Fields Boro Water Dept
Mars Borough Water Works
All resolvedCranberry Twp Mun Water Supply
Mars Area High School
Adams Ridge Inc.
Adams Elementary School
Mars Middle School
Northwestern Primary Ctr
All resolvedEbbets Field Creamery
James Austin Company
All resolvedDutilh United Methodist Church
Oak Manor Trailer Court
Pizza Roma
Mars Home For Youth
East West International Dining
Roessing Bronze C/O T Szuba
Woodings Enterprizes
Mars Lanes
Middlesex Elementary School
Treesdale Orchards Inc
Kennedys Trailer Park
Woodview Estates
Smoreys Gulf Station
Treesdale Orchard Inc
Arc Acres A Group
Arc Acres A A Group
J.W. Steel/ Fey Steel
Carl Strutz & Co
Johnston House
Woodward Inc.
Planet Mart #21
Planet Mart #22
Keystone Aluminum
Linda Santa Childrens Ctr
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Pittsburgh (16046) 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.