Water Quality: Pittsburgh, PA
13 water systems • 801,168 people served
Multiple Health Violations612
Total Violations
89
Health-Based Violations
13
Water Systems
801,168
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Pittsburgh has 89 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Fecal Coliform. In total, 612 violations are on record for 13 water systems serving 801,168 people.
Contaminants Found
Disinfection Byproducts
E. coli
Fecal Coliform
Water Systems Serving Pittsburgh
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH | PA5020038 | Surface Water | 520,000 | 82 |
| WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY | PA5020043 | Surface Water | 200,000 | 18 |
| PLUM BORO MUNI AUTH | PA5020041 | Surface Water | 27,500 | 17 |
| FOX CHAPEL AUTH | PA5020040 | Surface Water | 18,500 | 1 |
| ROBINSON TWP MUNI AUTH | PA5020045 | Surface Water | 16,354 | 21 |
| NEVILLE TWP WATER DEPT | PA5020029 | Surface Water | 6,750 | 12 |
| RESERVE TWP WATER DEPT | PA5020047 | Surface Water | 3,204 | 13 |
| ASPINWALL BORO WATER DEPT | PA5020003 | Surface Water | 3,151 | 38 |
| VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM HEINZ | PA5020031 | Surface Water | 3,112 | 5 |
| BLAWNOX BORO WATER DEPT | PA5020004 | Surface Water | 2,200 | 174 |
| CARSON TOWERS | PA5020082 | Surface Water | 266 | 39 |
| FAIRFIELD MANOR MHP | PA5650098 | Groundwater | 92 | 132 |
| COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES MHP | PA6370005 | Groundwater | 39 | 60 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.