Plum Tap Water Quality Report
Plum's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Other systems listed for Plum with results above guidelines: MAWC SWEENEY PLANT (2 above guidelines)
People Served
27,500
Health-based violations since 2020
1
PLUM BORO MUNI AUTH. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Nov 2020 · PLUM BORO MUNI AUTH
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Plum Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Plum's water has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs).
PLUM BORO MUNI AUTH, Plum's water system, serves 27,500 people. 1 other system is listed for Plum. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to PLUM BORO MUNI AUTH's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for PLUM BORO MUNI AUTH is from Nov 2020.
Boil water advisories are issued by water systems and state agencies, and they change from day to day. Boil water advisories in Pennsylvania
Plum Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Plum, PA
We read Plum, PA’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 contaminant with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 38 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Plum
Based on Plum's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
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What Plum's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Plum includes a chlorine-based disinfectant — the readings behind these common tap water questions. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Plum? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Allegheny County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About Plum Tap Water
Plum's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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