Pollution Report: 15238

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania

Livability Safety Score62/100— Poor

Overall Rating

Poor

Toxic Facilities

Water Violations

Air Score

43/100

Safety Signal Breakdown

Lower scores = safer (1-100 scale)

Toxic FacilitiesEPA TRI toxic release facilities within the area

Water QualityDrinking water violations from EPA SDWIS

Air QualityAnnual air quality index from EPA AQS

Overall Livability Safety Score62/100

What This Score Means

Zip code 15238 has elevated environmental exposure across multiple signals. Multiple toxic release facilities operate nearby. Water systems have recorded violations. Consider environmental factors when evaluating this location.

Tap Water Quality

Water Quality

61/100

Total Violations

Health-Based

Contaminants detected:

TTHMTrichloroethylene (TCE)Code 8000Code 5200

Protect Your Household

Based on the environmental data for 15238, here are recommended steps:

Water Filter

A reverse osmosis system removes most contaminants

Air Purifier

HEPA + activated carbon for indoor air quality

Home Test Kit

Test your water and soil for specific contaminants

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Toxic Release Facilities Near 15238

MEDRAD, INC. HEILMAN CENTER

SCHERING BERLIN INC

PITTSBURGH, PA 15238

ALLEGHENY County

BLAW KNOX CORP BLAW KNOX EQUIPMENT DIV

BLAW KNOX CORP

PITTSBURGH, PA 15238

ALLEGHENY County