What was found in ZIP 16601
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 589 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 306 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 123 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 100 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 66.1 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 52.2 µg/L 870% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45.6 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 29.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.61 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 6.6 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.37 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.98 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.43 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.92 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.48 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.5590 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.3760 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.2040 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlordane | 0.0301 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 16601
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY | PA | 62,500 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 16601 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 16601 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 16601. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 16601?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 16601. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 16601's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Chloroform, Copper, TTHM, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.