University of Pittsburgh Bradford Tap Water Quality Report
University of Pittsburgh Bradford's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Water system
BRADFORD CITY WATER AUTHORITY
People Served
18,500
Health-based violations since 2020
2 (1 open)
BRADFORD CITY WATER AUTHORITY. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
May 2022 · BRADFORD CITY WATER AUTHORITY
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is University of Pittsburgh Bradford 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. University of Pittsburgh Bradford's water has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs).
BRADFORD CITY WATER AUTHORITY, University of Pittsburgh Bradford's water system, serves 18,500 people. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for BRADFORD CITY WATER AUTHORITY is from May 2022.
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What these numbers actually mean for University of Pittsburgh Bradford, PA
We read University of Pittsburgh Bradford, 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, 6 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file) and 1 open health-based EPA violation
- 108 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for University of Pittsburgh Bradford
Based on University of Pittsburgh Bradford'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 University of Pittsburgh Bradford's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for University of Pittsburgh Bradford includes turbidity and 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 University of Pittsburgh Bradford? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See McKean County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About University of Pittsburgh Bradford Tap Water
University of Pittsburgh Bradford'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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