Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh
EPA ID: PA5020039 · 686,000 people served · 68 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh (PA5020039): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh has stayed completely violation-free for its 686,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh serves a community with a median household income of $74,271 and an estimated 654,501 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh'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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh (EPA ID: PA5020039) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 686,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 68 ZIP codes across 53 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 38 of 68 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.004 mg/L | No | 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
This system serves 68 ZIP codes:
15017 · 15018 · 15019 · 15021 · 15022 15025 · 15026 · 15031 · 15033 · 15034 15037 · 15045 · 15047 · 15054 · 15055 15057 · 15060 · 15063 · 15064 · 15067 15071 · 15078 · 15082 · 15083 · 15088 15089 · 15102 · 15106 · 15120 · 15122 15123 · 15126 · 15129 · 15133 · 15135 15142 · 15204 · 15205 · 15207 · 15210 15211 · 15216 · 15220 · 15226 · 15227 15228 · 15234 · 15236 · 15241 · 15243 15301 · 15311 · 15312 · 15314 · 15317 15321 · 15323 · 15329 · 15330 · 15332 15340 · 15342 · 15347 · 15350 · 15360 15363 · 15367 · 15376
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh (PA5020039) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh serve?
Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh serves approximately 686,000 people across 68 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh, PA: Serves 686K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5020039/
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