Penn State Univ. Water System
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PWS Service Information PWS ID: PA4140095 Type: Community water system EPA Region: 03 Primary Service Area: School Primary Source: Ground water Population Served: 37,000 |
Contact Information PENN STATE UNIV. JIM HOSGOOD 501 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVE UNIVERSITY PARK, PA 16802 |
This public water system services 1 municipality in 1 county.
Summary Results
A summary view of tests in which a water contaminant found to exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) set by the EPA.
We couldn't find any records of contaminants exceeding the regulated limits in your water.
Tip: Test your water at least once a year.
Other Water Contaminants Tested
The following contaminants were tested and found to be within national EPA guidelines.
We couldn't find any records of contaminants in your water.
Lead and Copper Data
Lead and copper are recorded separately from other contaminants because of the Lead and Copper Rule. As with all other results, these are the findings at the water supply level. Lead and copper can be — and often are — deposited in drinking water in between the water facility and your tap.
| Sample ID | Contaminant | Sampling Start Date | Sampling End Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBCU12201800154 | lead | 2018-07-01 | 2018-12-31 | 0.00227mg/L |
| PBCU12201714055 | lead | 2017-07-01 | 2017-12-31 | 0.00491mg/L |
| PBCU06201714053 | lead | 2017-01-01 | 2017-06-30 | 0.00111mg/L |
| PBCU09201602826 | lead | 2016-06-01 | 2016-09-30 | 0.01868mg/L |
| PBCU09201302828 | lead | 2013-06-01 | 2013-09-30 | 0.0015mg/L |
| 6961101 | lead | 2010-01-01 | 2010-12-31 | 0.001057mg/L |
Violations
Known violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act as recorded by the EPA.
| Compliance Dates | Rule | Violation Type | Contaminant Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-01 - 2017-05-31 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Known |
| 2015-04-01 - 2015-06-30 | Radionuclides | Monitoring, Regular | Gross Beta Particle Activity | Returned to Compliance |
| 2015-04-01 - 2015-04-30 | Ground Water Rule | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) | Groundwater Rule | Returned to Compliance |
| 2012-12-01 - 2012-12-31 | Ground Water Rule | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) | Groundwater Rule | Returned to Compliance |
| 2012-11-01 - 2012-11-30 | Ground Water Rule | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR) | Groundwater Rule | Returned to Compliance |
| 2012-01-01 - 2012-03-31 | Radionuclides | Monitoring, Regular | Gross Beta Particle Activity | Returned to Compliance |
| 2008-10-01 - 2008-12-31 | Radionuclides | Monitoring, Regular | Gross Beta Particle Activity | Returned to Compliance |
| 2008-04-01 - 2008-06-30 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | Returned to Compliance |
| 2008-01-01 - 2008-03-31 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | Returned to Compliance |
| 2007-04-01 - 2007-06-30 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | Returned to Compliance |
| 2002-07-01 - 2002-08-14 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | Returned to Compliance |
| 2001-07-01 - 2001-08-08 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | Returned to Compliance |
| - N/A | Synthetic Organic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | Toxaphene | Known |
| 2003-07-01 - N/A | Consumer Confidence Rule | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | Returned to Compliance |
| 2005-01-01 - N/A | Lead and Copper Rule | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | Returned to Compliance |
| - N/A | Volatile Organic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Known |
| - N/A | Volatile Organic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Known |
| - N/A | Volatile Organic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Known |
| - N/A | Volatile Organic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | Vinyl chloride | Known |
| - N/A | Volatile Organic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | Trichloroethylene | Known |
| - N/A | Synthetic Organic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | BHC-GAMMA | Known |
| - N/A | Volatile Organic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | p-Dichlorobenzene | Known |
| - N/A | Nitrates | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | Returned to Compliance |
| - N/A | Synthetic Organic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | Methoxychlor | Known |
| - N/A | Synthetic Organic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4-D | Known |
| - N/A | Synthetic Organic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4,5-TP | Known |
| - N/A | Volatile Organic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | Benzene | Known |
| - N/A | Radionuclides | Monitoring, Regular | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Known |
| - N/A | Synthetic Organic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | Endrin | Known |
| - N/A | Volatile Organic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | Carbon tetrachloride | Known |
Local Water Testing
Find a lab in your area so you can get your tap or well water tested. This list contains both governmental and private labs, all of which are EPA-certified for drinking water testing.
| Lab | Location | Zip Code |
|---|---|---|
| NIAGARA BOTTLING, LLC | HOWARD, PA | 16841 |
Water Bill Information
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What My Water Data Means
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