Public water system · PA5020038
ActivePittsburgh Water & Sewer Auth
Community water system in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
520,000
Service connections
79,034
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2034 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2959 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2033 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2931 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2020 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2015 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2274 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2326 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2040 | No | Resolved |
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Auth: frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Auth's water safe to drink?
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Auth is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the PA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Auth?
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Auth (PWSID PA5020038) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the PA state drinking water program.
How many people does Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Auth serve?
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Auth reports serving 520,000 people through 79,034 service connections in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Where does Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Auth get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Allegheny County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pa Amer Water Co-Pittsburgh | Allegheny | 686,000 | Community | Surface water |
| West View Water Authority | Allegheny | 200,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Wilkinsburg-Penn Jt Water Auth | Allegheny | 125,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Hampton Shaler Water Authority | Allegheny | 61,949 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Monroeville Municipal Auth | Allegheny | 48,500 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Oakmont Water Authority | Allegheny | 39,901 | Community | Surface water |