Water Quality in Altoona, PA (16648)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16648.
Past Health-Based Violations
4 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 33 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 87% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,904
Population
33
Water Systems
37
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (33)
Altoona Water Authority
2 health-basedHollidaysburg Muni Auth
All resolvedWarfordsburg Rest Area Site B
1 health-basedFrankstown Elem Sch
Crystal Springs Rest Area
All resolvedGeeseytown Vol Fire Co
Trough Creek St Park
Reservior Bible Ch
Hen'S Place
Canoe Creek St Park
Warriors Path St Park
All resolvedPenndot-Site 19 Primitive Rest
Chip & Dales
Penndot-Site 38 Primitive Area
Penndot-Site 36 Primitive Rest
Juniata Valley Gospel Church
Ymca Frankstown Childrens Ctr
Country Kitchen
Brethren In Christ Church
Mckee Tavern
1 health-basedPenndot-Site 41 Primitive Rest
Ridge View Personal Care Home
All resolved764 Plaza
Scotch Valley Cc
Pizza King
J J S Country Store
Stonehouse Inn
St Bernadines Monastery
Little Rock Natural Remidies
Stonehedge Water Co Inc
Gearharts Meats
Catfish Manor Boarding Home
St Bernadines Monastery
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.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
Altoona (16648) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 37.
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.