Water Quality in Philadelphia, PA (19115)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 19115.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 7 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are21 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
35,279
Population
7
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)
Philadelphia Water Department
Philadelphia Water Department
All resolvedQueen Lane Water Plant
Belmont Water Treatment Plant
Fairview Day Camp
Dolphin Swim Club
Kevorkian Building
All resolvedContaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Philadelphia (19115) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.