Air Quality Index · Philadelphia, PA 19146
Active recalls distributed to Pennsylvania, pulled directly from the FDA's openFDA Food Enforcement API. Class I recalls carry a reasonable probability of serious health consequences; Class II may cause temporary harm; Class III is unlikely to cause harm but violates labeling law.
Active watches, warnings, and advisories for Philadelphia, pulled directly from the National Weather Service API.
Percentile scores from the EPA's EJScreen tool for the 19146 area. A score of 80 means this area ranks worse than 80% of the country for that indicator. Higher is worse.
Data from EPA EJScreen 2.3 (2023 dataset) for census block groups in zip code 19146. Percentiles are national comparisons — updated annually by the EPA. View the live EJScreen map →
Data sourced from the EWG Tap Water Database for utility PA1510001, based on 2020–2023 utility testing. EWG health guidelines are often stricter than legal limits and reflect what scientists consider safe.
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Whole-house filtration protects every tap and shower, where TTHMs can also be absorbed through skin and inhaled.
Filter data sourced from EWG's Tap Water Database. Contaminant levels based on 2020–2023 utility reporting. Always verify with current EWG data and check NSF certification before purchasing a filter.
Live and sourced environmental data for Point Breeze & Graduate Hospital.
Philadelphia maps heat vulnerability combining tree canopy, pavement density, and population sensitivity. Point Breeze's dense rowhouse blocks and limited green space push it into the high-risk tier.
Philadelphia law requires landlords of all pre-1978 rentals to certify lead-paint compliance before leasing. Families with children under 6 are most at risk. Ask your landlord for their certification.
The Energy Coordinating Agency helps residents apply for LIHEAP utility assistance, weatherization, and bill relief. Services are free for income-eligible Philadelphians.
Divert food scraps from landfills at Philadelphia Parks & Rec compost drop-off sites. Free and open to all residents — no registration required.
During heavy rain, Point Breeze's combined stormwater & sewage pipes exceed capacity, releasing untreated wastewater into the Schuylkill River watershed. Philadelphia Water Dept. tracks these events and is investing in green infrastructure to reduce overflow frequency.
South Philly's dense rowhouse fabric leaves little room for street trees. Low canopy worsens heat vulnerability, degrades air quality, and increases stormwater runoff — compounding every other issue on this page.