What was found in Wilkinsburg's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 889.2 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 750 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 150.4 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 120 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 94.09 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 67.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 40.8 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 28.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 27.2 µg/L 181% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 20.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.748 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.8215 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0098 mg/L 65% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH · 125,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wilkinsburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH | 125,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Wilkinsburg tap water
Is Wilkinsburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Wilkinsburg. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Wilkinsburg?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wilkinsburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wilkinsburg include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Nitrite, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.