Water Quality in Altoona, PA (16637)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16637.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 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 27 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,345
Population
16
Water Systems
30
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Altoona Water Authority
2 health-basedFreedom Twp Water & Sewer
The Freedom Center
Freedom Twp Vol Fire Co
Penzoil Service Station
Knotty Pine Inn %Jackie Renyck
Smith Corner Mennonite Ch
1 health-basedMckee Playground, Inc %
Creekside Inn
United Church Of Christ
Golden Dolphin
Bonnie Fayes
Knotty Pine
Conys Kitchen
All resolvedAnthony S Pizza
Donc'S Quick Mart
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 & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Altoona (16637) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 30.
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.