Water Quality in Altoona, PA (16662)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16662.

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 23 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.

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

6,069

Population

14

Water Systems

25

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

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)

Martinsburg Muni Auth

All resolved
Groundwater 3,160 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Ritchey'S Dairy,Inc. %

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Fredericksburg Water Assn

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Henrietta Mutual Water Assn

All resolved
Groundwater 165 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

New Frontier Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Smithfield Church Of Brethren

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Morrisons Cove Live Stock Mkt

Groundwater 62 people served
0 violations

Mt Pleasant E R Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Ritcheys Dairy

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Country Cove Pizza

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ye Olde Barn Lounge

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Country Focht'S

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Peach Hill Orchard

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BromateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
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 (16662) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25.

Fewer violations 82th 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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