Water Quality in State College, PA (16801)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16801.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
40,774
Population
43
Water Systems
87
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (43)
State College Boro Water Auth
All resolvedPenn State Univ
All resolvedCollege Twp Water Authority
All resolvedAqua Penn Spring Water Company
Mineral Spring Bottling
David Weis Jewelers % Asst.
Ames Department Store
Ames Department Store
Patton Twp Water Authority
Blue Knob Water Co Inc
Penn Hi Boy Restaurant
Trotter Farms
Matternville Elementary School
Woodsdale M.H.P. Kissinger
Krisland Camp And Conference C
Meyer Dairy Store
Choice # 44321
Meyer Dairy Store
Uni Mart #04093
Home Delivery Pizza
Starlight Drive In
Corl Acres Water System
Benner Pike Diner
Benner Pike Diner
Day View Acres
Unimart #04206
Strawberry Hill Inc
Friendly Express
Oak Hall Park
All resolvedStrawberry Hill Inc
Nittany Grove Condo Comm Assn
1 health-basedNorthern Tier Trailer Park
Adelphia Cable
Ridgeview Water Association In
Nittany Mhp C/O Kisgr,Leo&Assc
Pa St Police-Troop S
Uni-Mart Store # 4138
Uni Mart 4043 Mcveytown
Re Farm Cafe
Pa Fish Boat Comm Stackhouse F
All resolvedStarlite Drive In
Benner Spring Fish Station
Ridgeview Water Association In
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
State College (16801) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 87.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.