Water Quality in Altoona, PA (16665)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16665.

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 18 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.

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

253

Population

12

Water Systems

20

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

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)

St Patricks Church

Groundwater 727 people served
0 violations

St Patricks Sch & Convent

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Leightys Texaco Sta

Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations

Evangelical Lutheran Church

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

Newry Lions Club

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Shaw Bros Inc

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Eleanor Moyer

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Leightys Mkt

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

R. C. Burket Water Company

Surface water 30 people served
0 violations

Mccoys Tavern

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mels Smokin Ribs

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
2 violations
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
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 (16665) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.

Fewer violations 79th 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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