Water Quality: Altoona, PA
3 water systems • 62,795 people served
Multiple Health Violations135
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
62,795
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Altoona has 4 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Contaminant 1085, E. coli, Fecal Coliform. In total, 135 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 62,795 people.
Contaminants Found
Contaminant 1085
E. coli
Fecal Coliform
Water Systems Serving Altoona
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY | PA4070023 | Surface Water | 62,500 | 114 |
| BROOKWOOD COUNTRYSIDE | PA4050004 | Groundwater | 200 | 15 |
| WESTWOOD PARK WATER CO | PA4070059 | Groundwater | 95 | 6 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.