Water Quality in State College, PA (16823)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16823.
Active Health Violations
3 health-based violations 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 99% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
29,126
Population
44
Water Systems
196
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (44)
State College Boro Water Auth
All resolvedPenn State Univ
All resolvedBellefonte Borough Water Auth
2 health-basedRockview Sci
All resolvedSpring Twp Water Authority
All resolvedBald Eagle Area School Dist
Continental Mobile Home Park
Hampton Hills Benner Twp Auth
Sunset West Restaurant
Centre County Vo-Tech School
Spring Creek Area Water Auth
Benner Twp Elementary School
Centre Country Vo-Tech School
Benner Elementary School
Roadside Rest 29 Eastbd Penndo
Roadside Rest 29 Eastbd Penndo
Grove Park Benner Twp Auth
Supelco Inc
Graymont Pa Inc
Twin Oaks Campground
Exit 24 Restaurant
Centre Villa West
Bellefonte Koa Campground
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
Bellefonte Koa Campground
Empire Mobile Home Park
Eagle Creek
Roadside Rest Rt 322 Penndot
Woodward Cave And Campground
All resolvedRoadisde Rest Rt 322 Penndot
Red And White Tavern
Red And White Tavern
Benners Twp Supers-Water Suppl
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
Scotts Roasting
Brendas Tavern
Cathermans Fast Food
Pappys Place
Twin Kiss Howard Llc
1 health-basedPennsylvania Fish Commission
Sunset West Restaurant
All resolvedLittle Nittany
Eagle Valley Drive-In
Whispering Pines Personal Care
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jun 2022
How Does This Compare?
State College (16823) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 196.
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.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.