Radionuclides · 2023
Uranium in Philadelphia, PA tap water
Philadelphia, PA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report shows Uranium at or above the federal limit. Measured value is 7.5× the threshold.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Reported level Column 2 | 226 ug/L | None set |
Verbatim from Philadelphia, PA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Uranium
A naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits.
Long-term exposure above the federal limit can damage the kidneys and increase cancer risk.
People also ask
+Is there Uranium in Philadelphia, PA tap water?
Yes — Philadelphia, PA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Uranium at 226 ug/L. Philadelphia, PA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report shows Uranium at or above the federal limit. Measured value is 7.5× the threshold.
+What's the federal limit for Uranium in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Uranium. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Uranium?
A naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. Long-term exposure above the federal limit can damage the kidneys and increase cancer risk.
+Where does this Uranium measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Uranium 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.