Water quality monitoring and reports | veterans affairs

Find out about VA Pittsburgh's ongoing water quality monitoring efforts and read the latest water quality reports. WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND REPORTS VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

is committed to providing safe, high-quality water to everyone who uses our facilities. We publish annual and semi-annual water quality reports, which cover sampling results for: *

Legionella * Copper * Lead * Escherichia coli (E. coli) * Coliform (bacteria found in feces) * Disinfection byproducts OUR WATER SUPPLY The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority supplies

water to our University Drive location and the Fox Chapel Water Authority supplies water to our H.J. Heinz III location.  Both locations are public water systems (as determined by the

Environmental Protection Agency). The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) monitors both locations’ compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. OUR WATER TREATMENT

TEAM Our PADEP-licensed water treatment plant operators keep safe water flowing through our water delivery system 24/7/365. Operators monitor water conditions such as temperature, pH, and

chlorine levels and make adjustments quickly to ensure proper water storage and delivery. This helps prevent the growth or spread of Legionella, copper, lead, unwanted bacteria, and other

contaminants. Our surveillance approach is rigorous and multi-disciplinary. Our water treatment plant operators work closely with infection prevention specialists, patient care staff, and

facilities staff to ensure that our water remains safe.