Water Quality in Altoona, PA (16625)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16625.

Active Health Violations

2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.

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.

3,147

Population

Water Systems

Violations (5yr)

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (47)

Altoona Water Authority

2 health-based

Surface water 62,500 people served

20 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Lead tested: 2.87 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Sheetz 221

Groundwater 3,038 people served

0 violations

Lead tested: 3.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Greenfield Twp Muni Auth

All resolved

Groundwater 2,500 people served

51 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Resolved

Benzene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Xylenes, Total Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Toluene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Carbofuran Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Diquat Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Heptachlor Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Pentachlorophenol Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Dinoseb Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Dalapon Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Ethylbenzene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Toxaphene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Picloram Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Simazine Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

BHC-GAMMA Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Methoxychlor Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Endothall Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Glyphosate Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

2,4,5-TP Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

LASSO Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

2,4-D Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Chlordane Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Styrene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDD Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Trichloroethylene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Atrazine Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Endrin Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

OXAMYL Monitoring

Apr 2024 Resolved

Groundwater Rule Monitoring

Jun 2021 Resolved

King George Sheetz (#307)

Groundwater 1,999 people served

0 violations

Sheetz Store #288

Groundwater 1,500 people served

0 violations

Blue Knob Recreation Inc

Groundwater 1,500 people served

0 violations

Sheetz 461

Groundwater 1,100 people served

All resolved

Groundwater 300 people served

1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Emmanuel Baptist Church &Schoo

Groundwater 270 people served

0 violations

Shenanigans

Groundwater 200 people served

0 violations

Sheetz Mkt #247

Groundwater 150 people served

4 violations (5yr)

Sheetz 121 Harrisville

5 violations

Has active

CARBON, TOTALMonitoring

4 violations

All resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Thallium, TotalMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

HeptachlorMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

BHC-GAMMAMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

MethoxychlorMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

LASSOMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

EndrinMonitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Public NoticeMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

BromateMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

TTHMMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

BenzeneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

Xylenes, TotalMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

TolueneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

CarbofuranMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

DiquatMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

PentachlorophenolMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

DinosebMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

DalaponMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring

1 violation

All resolved

EthylbenzeneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

ToxapheneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

PicloramMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

SimazineMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

EndothallMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

GlyphosateMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

2,4,5-TPMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

2,4-DMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

ChlordaneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

StyreneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

TrichloroethyleneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

AtrazineMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

OXAMYLMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

Groundwater RuleMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation

All resolved

NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation

All resolved

E. COLIMonitoring

1 violation

Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit

3.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit

2430 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Altoona (16625) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 84.

Fewer violations 95th percentile More violations

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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.

Active Health Violations

Location

Water Systems Serving This Area (47)

Altoona Water Authority

Sheetz 221

Greenfield Twp Muni Auth

King George Sheetz (#307)

Sheetz Store #288

Blue Knob Recreation Inc

Sheetz 461

Claysburg Kimmel School

Sheetz Grantville

Greenfield Park Water Co

Greenfield Park Water Co

Greenfield Park Water Co

Blue Knob Water Co

Emmanuel Baptist Church &Schoo

Shenanigans

Sheetz Mkt #247

Sheetz 121 Harrisville

Upper Claar Church Of Brethren

News Printing Co.

Champion Home Builders

Queen Elementary School

The Ranch House

Weyant Un. Methodist Church

Sheetz 225

Queen United Methodist Church

General Refractories Company

Claysburg Bible Church

Christ Lutheran Church

Walters Sunoco Service Station

Harbison Walker International

General Refractories Company

Sheetz Bethel

Brady Musselman Texaco

Atlantic And Pacific Tea Co

Haven Rest Motel

Wesners Clayburg Manor

Mauk'S Service Station

Christian Knights Home

William W Ward Industrial Park

Mauk'S 220 Service Station

Townes Edge Phase Iii

Sheetz #442

Claysburg Riverside 744

Cj'S

Claysburg Pizza Shop

C & R Plaza

Whetstones Mobile Station

Contaminants Found

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Copper (Cu)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

UV Water Purifier

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