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Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about American Water Pittsburgh? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, American Water Pittsburgh received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to American Water Pittsburgh, water samples were taken in 2019. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Pittsburgh has multiple water providers: American Water Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Water, West View Water, Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority (WPJWA), Plum Boro Water Authority, and Neville Township Water Department, view all. This page provides water quality information for American Water Pittsburgh.
WaterZen Rating
Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about American Water Pittsburgh? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, American Water Pittsburgh received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to American Water Pittsburgh, water samples were taken in 2019. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Pittsburgh has multiple water providers: American Water Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Water, West View Water, Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority (WPJWA), Plum Boro Water Authority, and Neville Township Water Department, view all. This page provides water quality information for American Water Pittsburgh.
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Lead Levels in the Water
Lead contamination of drinking water most often occurs when service pipes corrode. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder.
Lead
The level of Lead is higher than the Public Health Goal and near the average of all water providers.
View details →Ranking of Pennsylvania Cities
How does American Water Pittsburgh quality compare to other cities in the state?
We compiled and analyzed the levels of contaminant in the water of cities throughout the state, averaged those two numbers for each city, and ranked them accordingly. The grade reflects how each city's overall water quality compares to other cities.
- AAqua Pa - Shenango Valley WTP
- ABcwsa
- A-Aqua America Pennsylvania - Bensalem
- A-Altoona Water Authority
- B+Authority Of The Borough Of Charleroi
- BAqua America Pennsylvania - Norristown
- BAqua PA - Roaring Creek Division
Ranking of Similarly-Sized US Cities
How does American Water Pittsburgh quality compare to other cities with similar populations?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from water providers which serve similar populations to American Water Pittsburgh.
- AAustin Water
- ASouth Coast Water
- A-St Louis Water
- A-Suffolk County Water
- A-Fairfax County Water
- BDenver Water
- BCitizens Water
- BSeattle Water
Ranking of Large US Cities
How does American Water Pittsburgh quality compare to large US cities?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from the largest water providers in the country (by population served).
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