Water Quality in State College, PA (16866)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16866.
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.
9,152
Population
33
Water Systems
81
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (33)
State College Boro Water Auth
All resolvedPenn State Univ
All resolvedPaw Philipsburg
Keystone Water-Moshannon Val
Keystone Water-Moshannon Val
Woodland-Bigler
Corner Water Supply & Service
Paw Nittany
Citizens Water Co.
Black Moshannon State Park
Moshannon Valley Water Co
Ashland Elementary School
Allport Water Authority
Halfmoon Water Association
Tyrone Pike Dev Corp
Mid State Airport
Nittany Oil Minit Mart 255
All resolvedPaw Boggs
Black Moshannon State Park
1 health-basedFoxhead Inn
American Diner
Matternville Pre School
Sonestown Nittany Minit Mart
All resolvedHoliday Inn
Holiday Inn
Black Moshannon Family Restrnt
Roadside Rest Satellite Shed
Muncy Valley Minit Mart
Black Moshannon Country Store
Foxhead Inn
Schas Restaurant & Lounge
Midstate Regional Airport
Black Moshannon Inn
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jun 2025
How Does This Compare?
State College (16866) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 81.
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.