Uranium in Pennsylvania Drinking Water — 82 Violations
EPA data analysis for uranium in Pennsylvania drinking water systems
ZipCheckup tracks Uranium in Pennsylvania drinking water: 0 ZIP codes with detected levels on record. 82 ZIP codes exceed the EPA limit (30 µg/L). Uranium carries a high health-risk designation.
Uranium Contamination in Pennsylvania
ZipCheckup analyzed EPA enforcement records across 2,184 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania. 82 ZIP codes have uranium-related violations on record.
The violation rate for uranium in Pennsylvania is 3.8% of all ZIP codes — roughly in line with the national average.
EPA Standard for Uranium
The EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for uranium is 30 µg/L, governed by the Radionuclides Rule. Water systems that exceed this limit must take corrective action and notify consumers.
Health Effects of Uranium
Uranium in drinking water primarily causes kidney toxicity — it's a chemical toxin before it's a radiation hazard at the levels found in water. Long-term exposure above the MCL can cause kidney damage and increased cancer risk.
How to Remove Uranium From Drinking Water
The most effective treatment for uranium removal is Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange. Look for filters certified under NSF 58 standards.
Check Your ZIP Code
Use the ZipCheckup water quality search to see uranium data for your specific water system in Pennsylvania.