Altoona Water Authority

Blair County, PA
PA4070023
People Served
62.5K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Blair County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • MA

    Manganese

    Manganese is a metal found in rocks and soil. It enters water through erosion and industrial processes. While essential in small amounts, excess can harm the nervous system.

    114.300 ppb
    EPA limit 50.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.041 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:0.849
Limit:-

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:14.588 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Trihalomethanes

Avg:26.600 ppb
Limit:80.000 ppb

Xylenes

Avg:0.051 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm

Contaminants tested