Monitoring Violations

Water Quality in 16801 — State College, PA

EPA data for STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS Last verified: March 16, 2026

4
Water Systems
72,000
People Served
0
Health Violations (5yr)
Surface water
Water Source
No data
Lead Level

Your Water System

ZIP code 16801 in State College, Pennsylvania is served by STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH (EPA ID: PA4140096). This system provides water to approximately 72,000 people from surface water sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Lead & Copper in Your Water

No Lead & Copper Rule sampling data available for systems serving this ZIP code.

Violation Summary

104 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

DateContaminantTypeStatus
September 1, 2024Contaminant 0700MonitoringResolved
September 1, 2024Contaminant 0700MonitoringResolved
March 1, 2024Contaminant 0700MonitoringResolved
March 1, 2024Contaminant 0700MonitoringResolved
February 1, 2024Contaminant 0700MonitoringResolved
February 1, 2024Contaminant 0700MonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024Consumer Confidence Report RuleMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2024Consumer Confidence Report RuleMonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024Consumer Confidence Report RuleMonitoringResolved
January 1, 2024Consumer Confidence Report RuleMonitoringResolved
October 1, 2023Contaminant 4100MonitoringResolved
October 1, 2023Contaminant 4100MonitoringUnresolved
October 1, 2023Contaminant 4100MonitoringResolved
September 11, 2023Consumer Confidence Report RuleMonitoringResolved
September 11, 2023Consumer Confidence Report RuleMonitoringResolved
January 1, 2023PFOAMonitoringResolved
January 1, 2023PFOAMonitoringUnresolved
January 1, 2023PFOAMonitoringResolved
January 1, 2023PFNAMonitoringResolved
January 1, 2023PFNAMonitoringUnresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for water systems serving this ZIP code:

ContaminantCategoryViolationsHealth-Based
Contaminant 0700Other8No
Consumer Confidence Report RuleReporting8No
Surface Water Treatment RuleTreatment Technique5No
Revised Total Coliform RuleMicrobiological4No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)Disinfection Byproducts4No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Disinfection Byproducts4No
PFOAPFAS3No
PFNAPFAS3No
Monochloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts3No
Dichloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts3No
BromodichloromethaneDisinfection Byproducts3No
DibromochloromethaneDisinfection Byproducts3No
ChlorodibromomethaneDisinfection Byproducts3No
Trichloroacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts3No
Monobromoacetic AcidDisinfection Byproducts3No

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Water Systems Serving This Area

System NameEPA IDPopulationSource
STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTHPA414009672,000Surface water
COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITYPA41400826,000Groundwater
TROTTER FARMSPA4140132175Groundwater
NITTANY GROVE CONDO COMM ASSNPA414005745Groundwater

What You Can Do

  1. Review your annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — Your utility publishes this each July
  2. Test your home’s water — Especially if you have older plumbing (pre-1986) that may contain lead
  3. Stay informed — Bookmark this page to check for updates on your water quality

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH (PA4140096) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 16801 safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, the water system serving ZIP code 16801 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. However, individual home conditions (old pipes, well water) can affect quality.

Where does 16801’s water come from?

The primary water source for this area is surface water. STATE COLLEGE BORO WATER AUTH serves approximately 72,000 people.

How can I get my water tested?

Contact your local water utility for a free water quality report, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends testing annually if you use a private well.

Does 16801 have lead in the water?

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data is currently available in EPA records for water systems serving ZIP code 16801. If you are concerned about lead, contact your water utility or have your tap water independently tested.

What is the radon risk in 16801?

Radon zone data is not available for ZIP code 16801. The EPA recommends testing all homes for radon regardless of location, as radon levels can vary significantly even within the same neighborhood.

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