Metals · 2023
Copper in Philadelphia, PA tap water
Philadelphia, PA's 2023 Copper measurement is below the federal limit.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
90th percentile At the tap | 0.219 mg/L | None set |
Range of Tap Sampling Results | 0.006–0.399 mg/L | None set |
Reported level Number of homes considered to have elevated levels | 0 mg/L | None set |
Range Baxter WTP | 0.057–0.101 mg/L | None set |
Range Belmont WTP | 0.008–0.018 mg/L | None set |
Range Queen Lane WTP | 0.033–0.051 mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from Philadelphia, PA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Copper
A metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing.
Short-term exposure causes stomach distress; long-term exposure can damage the liver and kidneys.
People also ask
+Is there Copper in Philadelphia, PA tap water?
Yes — Philadelphia, PA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Copper at 0.219 mg/L. Philadelphia, PA's 2023 Copper measurement is below the federal limit.
+What's the federal limit for Copper in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Copper. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Copper?
A metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. Short-term exposure causes stomach distress; long-term exposure can damage the liver and kidneys.
+Where does this Copper measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Copper entry from the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Philadelphia, PA water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/pa/philadelphia/2023/source.