What was found in ZIP 15215
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1290 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 962.2 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 144.975 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 234.25 µg/L — HAMPTON SHALER WATER AUTHORITY · 61,949 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 85 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 148.5 µg/L — HAMPTON SHALER WATER AUTHORITY · 61,949 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 107.1 µg/L 134% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 56.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 49.45 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 45 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 33.885 µg/L 226% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 30.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 28.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 23.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: HAMPTON SHALER WATER AUTHORITY · 61,949 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.353 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.844 µg/L — FOX CHAPEL AUTH · 18,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.119 µg/L — FOX CHAPEL AUTH · 18,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 2.069 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HAMPTON SHALER WATER AUTHORITY · 61,949 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.2453 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HAMPTON SHALER WATER AUTHORITY · 61,949 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH · 520,000 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 15215
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH | PA | 520,000 |
| HAMPTON SHALER WATER AUTHORITY | PA | 61,949 |
| FOX CHAPEL AUTH | PA | 18,500 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 15215 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 15215 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 15215. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 15215?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 15215. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 15215's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrite, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.