Water Quality in Altoona, PA (16655)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16655.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,427

Population

8

Water Systems

32

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

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)

Imler Area Vol Fire Co

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Blue Knob St Park

Groundwater 240 people served
7 violations (5yr)

King Valley Golf Course

1 health-based
Groundwater 150 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

St Paul'S Union Church

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Imler Elem Sch

Groundwater 79 people served
0 violations

United Church Of Christ

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

St Marks Activity Bldg

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

10 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
Has active
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BromateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.87 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2025

How Does This Compare?

Altoona (16655) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 32.

Fewer violations 85th 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

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.

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