Water Quality in Altoona, PA (16602)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16602.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 81 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
26,352
Population
42
Water Systems
83
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (42)
Altoona Water Authority
2 health-basedAltoona City Auth. Water Dept.
Sheetz
Sheetz Inc #209
Sheetz Store 137
Juniata Gap Elem Sch
Sheetz #686 Montgomery
All resolvedHigh Ridge Water Nineveh Systm
Sheetz 656 Lantz Corners
All resolvedBellemead Civic Assn Inc
Sheetz #246
All resolvedHouck Mobile Home Park
Riverview Estates
Sheetz-Canfield Pws
Aviation Inn
All resolvedRoss Mobilehome Park #1
Greenwood Mobilehome Park
Bellmead Townhouses
Raystown Country Eating Est
Raystown Country Store
Scott Stultz
Chest Springs Tavern
All resolvedEast Hamilton Lane Water Assoc
Horseshoe Curve Snack Bar
Bellemeade Motel
Mcmahons Dairy
Bellemead Inn
Heritage Square
Tom Sawyer Gardens
Ridge Market
Marzoni S Greenwood
Brandas Pizza
Sheetz Incorporated
Sandys Cs Llc
All resolvedSplinters
Greenwood Steak House
Cross Ice Cream Mobile Unit
Sheetz Store 169 Mckee
Sheetz 148
Zajac Mobilehome Park
Green Acre Mobilehome Park
Sheetz #176
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Altoona (16602) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 83.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.