What was found in ZIP 16686
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 782.4 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: TYRONE BORO WATER AUTH · 6,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 589 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 84.9 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 54.235 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 61.15 µg/L — TYRONE BORO WATER AUTH · 6,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 45.715 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 53.995 µg/L — TYRONE BORO WATER AUTH · 6,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 50.275 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 50.16 µg/L 836% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 17.86 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 32.05 µg/L — TYRONE BORO WATER AUTH · 6,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.705 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 19.79 µg/L — TYRONE BORO WATER AUTH · 6,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.291 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 18.935 µg/L — TYRONE BORO WATER AUTH · 6,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.9135 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 10.713 µg/L — TYRONE BORO WATER AUTH · 6,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.662 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 4.725 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.304 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.894 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.202 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.92 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.441 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.5534 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.3760 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.2040 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chlordane | 0.0301 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY · 62,500 people · 2025 | 2/2 | 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 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 16686
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| ALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY | PA | 62,500 |
| TYRONE BORO WATER AUTH | PA | 6,500 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 16686 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 16686 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 16686. 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 16686?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 16686. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 16686's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.