Water Quality in Altoona, PA (16673)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16673.

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 21 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

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

5,204

Population

18

Water Systems

23

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)

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)

Roaring Spring Bottling

Groundwater 4,000 people served
0 violations

Roaring Spring Muni Water Auth

Groundwater 3,182 people served
0 violations

Appleton Papers C/Ojames Lewis

Groundwater 470 people served
0 violations

Ore Hill Water Works

Groundwater 168 people served
0 violations

Kens Sunoco

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Albright Ch Of The Brethern

Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations

East Sharpsburg Water Assn

Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations

Ore Hill Water Assn

All resolved
Groundwater 80 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Wilts Penzoil

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Iron Masters Cc

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Daniel S Kensinger

Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations

Dons Soft Serve

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Hinish Orchard Sflc

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Hinish Farm Mkt

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Dolores Donut Shop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Shirleys Something Special

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Donut And Sandwich Shop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 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
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BromateMonitoring
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 (16673) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.

Fewer violations 81th 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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