B77/100
PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 686,000 people · Pennsylvania
Water Source
Surface Water
County
—
System ID
PA5020039
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 340.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH
Is PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH water safe to drink?
PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH water receives a grade of B (77/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH detected?
76 contaminants were tested in PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH have any EPA violations?
Yes, PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH serve?
PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH serves approximately 686,000 people, Pennsylvania.
What type of water does PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH provide?
PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is PA5020039.
How does PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?
PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH scores 77/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Pennsylvania state page for a full comparison of water systems.