Water Quality in Altoona, PA (16617)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16617.
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 18 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,392
Population
9
Water Systems
20
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)
Altoona Water Authority
2 health-basedBellwood Boro Auth
Minit Mart #117m
Safari Hotel %G. Colyer
Minit Mart #16m
Penn Hwy Mini Mart Llc
Alternative
Little Red School House Inn
Martins General Store Claysbur
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Altoona (16617) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.
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.