What was found in ZIP 16046
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 | 1192.5 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 700 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 326 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 160 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 266.05 µg/L — MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH ADAMS TWP · 8,700 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.308 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 147.5 µg/L — MASONTOWN MUNI WATER WORKS · 3,841 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 68.02 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 108.1 µg/L — MASONTOWN MUNI WATER WORKS · 3,841 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 37.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 62.11 µg/L — MASONTOWN MUNI WATER WORKS · 3,841 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 41.6 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 26.35 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 39.425 µg/L — MASONTOWN MUNI WATER WORKS · 3,841 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 29.15 µg/L — MASONTOWN MUNI WATER WORKS · 3,841 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 21 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 16.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 19.82 µg/L — MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH ADAMS TWP · 8,700 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 17.44 µg/L — MASONTOWN MUNI WATER WORKS · 3,841 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.91 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 17.17 µg/L — MASONTOWN MUNI WATER WORKS · 3,841 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 10.116 µg/L — MASONTOWN MUNI WATER WORKS · 3,841 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 7.2 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY · 200,000 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0011 mg/L — MASONTOWN MUNI WATER WORKS · 3,841 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 16046
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY | PA | 200,000 |
| MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH ADAMS TWP | PA | 8,700 |
| MASONTOWN MUNI WATER WORKS | PA | 3,841 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 16046 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 16046 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 16046. 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 16046?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 16046. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 16046's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrite, Copper, Monochloroacetic Acid, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.