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Is there lead in Altoona's tap water?

1PPBparts per billion of lead in Altoona Waterworks's water at the latest test, from January to June 2025

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Altoona

2 public water companies list Altoona as a place they supply. The biggest is Altoona Waterworks, with about 9,627 people. The highest latest result among Altoona's water companies is 1.6 parts per billion, at Hillcrest Estates MHP. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. Small ones like Hillcrest Estates MHP supply just their own grounds or street; most of Altoona gets its water from Altoona Waterworks. Your water bill names yours.

Altoona Waterworksabout 9,627 people · latest lead test: 1 ppb
Hillcrest Estates MHPabout 850 people · latest lead test: 1.6 ppb

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