Water Quality in State College, PA (16875)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 16875.
Active Health Violations
8 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.
3,708
Population
30
Water Systems
256
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)
State College Boro Water Auth
All resolvedPenn State Univ
All resolvedPenns Valley Area High School
All resolvedGregg Township Water Authority
All resolvedPenns Valley Area Schools-Elem
Penns Valley Elem. School
Eutaw House
Burkholders Market
Homans General Store
Eutaw House
Seven Mountains Scout Camp
Potters Mills Tavern
Kern Campground
Country Time Coffee Company
Country Club Park
Vfw Post #9575
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Hidden View Estates
2 health-basedWynwood House At Salem Hill
4 health-basedPenns Valley Medical Center
1 health-basedSpring Mills Fish And Game
Penns Valley Bed And Brekfast
Spring Mills Hotel
Kearns Campground
1 health-basedClearwater Landing
Spring Mills Fish And Game
Brownies Mountain Tavern
Hummingbird Room
All resolvedThe Hop
Seven Mountains Trailer Park
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
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.
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: Jul 2023
How Does This Compare?
State College (16875) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 256.
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
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.