Water Quality in State College, PA (16828)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16828.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 99 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,000
Population
12
Water Systems
101
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)
State College Boro Water Auth
All resolvedPenn State Univ
All resolvedCentre Hall Boro Water Dept
1 health-basedThe Meadows
All resolvedMt Nittany Inn
Rud-Cor Mobile Home Court
Penns Cave
Penns Cave
1 health-basedVacation Acres
Vacation Acres
Mt Nittany Overlook
All resolvedEarlystown Manor
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
State College (16828) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 101.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.