Pennsylvania · population 42,719
Lead pipes in Altoona, PA
6,598 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Altoona (population 42,719) gets its water from Altoona Water Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 6,598 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 23,663, with 8,683 more of unknown material.
28% of Altoona Water Authority's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Pennsylvania average (2.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 28%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for Altoona Water Authority (Jun 2025–Sep 2025): 2.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Altoona Water Authority.
Water systems serving Altoona
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Water AuthorityMain system | 0 | 6,598 | 8,683 | 28% |
| Hollidaysburg Muni AuthServes nearby areas | 0 | 11 | 1,866 | 0.3% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Altoona
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Altoona Water Authority's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Hollidaysburg11 lead + galv. lines
- Duncansville9 lead + galv. lines
- Bellwood79 lead + galv. lines
- Gallitzin3 lead + galv. lines
- Cresson859 unknown
- Williamsburgno lead reported
- Roaring Spring6 unknown
- Loretto166 unknown
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Questions
Does Altoona, PA have lead pipes?
Yes. Altoona Water Authority, which serves Altoona, reported 0 lead and 6,598 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,683 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Altoona?
EPA's service area maps place most of Altoona in Altoona Water Authority's service area (PWSID PA4070023). Hollidaysburg Muni Auth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Altoona home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Altoona Water Authority's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Altoona be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Altoona Water Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.