Braddock Boro Water Authority
EPA ID: PA5020007 · 1,708 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Braddock Boro Water Authority (PA5020007): 4 past health-based violations, since resolved. In the five-year tracking period, Braddock Boro Water Authority filed 6 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 1,708 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Braddock Boro Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Braddock Boro Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $34,125 and an estimated 7,946 residents across its service area. Approximately 95% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Braddock Boro Water Authority's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Braddock Boro Water Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Braddock Boro Water Authority (EPA ID: PA5020007) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,708 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 15104 in Braddock.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | Yes |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.02262 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 15104 - Braddock
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Braddock Boro Water Authority (PA5020007) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Braddock Boro Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Braddock Boro Water Authority; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Braddock Boro Water Authority serve?
Braddock Boro Water Authority serves approximately 1,708 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Braddock Boro Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Braddock Boro Water Authority (PA): 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5020007/
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