Water Quality Report

Pittsburgh, PA (15290): 33 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 15290 in Pittsburgh, PA contain 33 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources

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Safety Score N/A

Water Quality Concerns 33 non-health-based violation records in EPA data

Lead Risk Below action level 0.002 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-09-30

NFIP Claim History N/A

Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 33 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.

Contaminant Summary

Violations on record (not health-based)

33 violations

Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record

Water System

520,000

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)

Surface water

Water Source

0.002 mg/L

Reported Lead Result

Zone 1

County Radon Potential · High

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Score Breakdown

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Canonical components

EPA water compliance

34/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

Unknown

Evidence missing

EPA radon zone

0/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

75/100

Observed

Required domains

Drinking water

Unknown

Indoor environment

0/100

Outdoor environment

75/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 15290 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is mapped to the water system Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority (EPA ID: PA5020038). This system provides water to approximately 520,000 people from surface water sources.

Other Water Quality Reports in Pennsylvania

15001 (Aliquippa) - 43 violations recorded for mapped water systems
15003 (Ambridge) - 16 violations recorded for mapped water systems
15004 (Atlasburg)
15005 (Baden) - 18 violations recorded for mapped water systems
15006 (Bairdford)
15007 (Bakerstown) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
15009 (Beaver) - 62 violations recorded for mapped water systems
15010 (Beaver Falls) - 27 violations recorded for mapped water systems
15012 (Belle Vernon) - 75 violations recorded for mapped water systems
15014 (Brackenridge) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
15015 (Bradfordwoods) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
15017 (Bridgeville)
15018 (Buena Vista)
15019 (Bulger)
15020 (Bunola) - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
15021 (Burgettstown)
15022 (Charleroi) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
15024 (Cheswick) - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
15025 (Clairton)
15026 (Clinton) - 18 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Nearby Water Quality Reports

15028 (Coulters) - <1 mi - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
15123 (West Mifflin) - <1 mi
15230 (Pittsburgh) - <1 mi
15240 (Pittsburgh) - <1 mi
15242 (Pittsburgh) - <1 mi
15244 (Pittsburgh) - <1 mi
15250 (Pittsburgh) - <1 mi
15251 (Pittsburgh) - <1 mi
15252 (Pittsburgh) - <1 mi
15253 (Pittsburgh) - <1 mi

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority (PA5020038) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Environmental Hazards (9) HIGH

Home & Infrastructure (4) OK

Cost & Community (6) OK

CPSC product recall notices

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 15290 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 33 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 15290 (primary system: Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 15290's water come from?

The recorded water source for Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, a system mapped to ZIP code 15290, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 520,000 people.

How can I get my water tested in Pittsburgh?

If Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 15290 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 15290 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-09-30). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 15290?

15290 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Allegheny County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). Pittsburgh, PA (15290): 33 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/15290/

BibTeX

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Pittsburgh, PA (15290): 33 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/report/15290/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 15290

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
15028	Coulters, PA	<1 mi	N/A	5
15123	West Mifflin, PA	<1 mi	C	0
15230	Pittsburgh, PA	<1 mi	N/A	0
15240	Pittsburgh, PA	<1 mi	N/A	0
15242	Pittsburgh, PA	<1 mi	N/A	0
15244	Pittsburgh, PA	<1 mi	N/A	0
15250	Pittsburgh, PA	<1 mi	N/A	0
15251	Pittsburgh, PA	<1 mi	N/A	0
15252	Pittsburgh, PA	<1 mi	N/A	0
15253	Pittsburgh, PA	<1 mi	N/A	0