ZipCheckup grade for 16802: D.
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University Park, PA (16802): 70 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 50/100
EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Penn State Univ)
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 16802 in University Park, PA contain 70 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 70 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0108 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
- Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 50/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (7) HIGH
Your Water System
ZIP code 16802 in University Park, Pennsylvania is mapped to the water system Penn State Univ (EPA ID: PA4140095). This system provides water to approximately 37,000 people from groundwater sources.
There are 2 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State Univ | PA4140095 | 37,000 | Groundwater |
| State College Boro Water Authority | PA4140096 | 72,000 | Surface water |
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- 15007 (Bakerstown) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
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- 15014 (Brackenridge) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 15015 (Bradfordwoods) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 15017 (Bridgeville)
- 15018 (Buena Vista)
- 15019 (Bulger)
- 15020 (Bunola) - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 15021 (Burgettstown)
- 15022 (Charleroi) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 15024 (Cheswick) - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 15025 (Clairton)
- 15026 (Clinton) - 18 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 16804 (State College) - <1 mi
- 16805 (State College) - <1 mi
- 16801 (State College) - <1 mi - 153 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 16803 (State College) - 2 mi - 210 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 16851 (Lemont) - 3 mi - 29 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 16827 (Boalsburg) - 4 mi - 29 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 16868 (Pine Grove Mills) - 5 mi - 25 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 16835 (Fleming) - 7 mi
- 16844 (Julian) - 7 mi - 163 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 16823 (Bellefonte) - 8 mi - 127 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Penn State Univ (PA4140095) on EPA.gov.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 16802 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (8) OK
Cost & Community (6) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 16802 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 70 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 16802 (primary system: Penn State Univ), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 16802's water come from?
The recorded water source for Penn State Univ, a system mapped to ZIP code 16802, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 37,000 people.
How does University Park water compare to the national average?
University Park's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 64% of ZIP codes within Pennsylvania.
How can I get my water tested in University Park?
If Penn State Univ supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 16802 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 16802 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0108 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-09-30). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 16802?
16802 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Centre County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). University Park, PA (16802): 70 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 50/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/16802/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 16802
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16804 | State College, PA | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 16805 | State College, PA | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 16801 | State College, PA | <1 mi | D | 153 |
| 16803 | State College, PA | 1.7 mi | N/A | 210 |
| 16851 | Lemont, PA | 2.7 mi | C | 29 |
| 16827 | Boalsburg, PA | 4.4 mi | C | 29 |
| 16868 | Pine Grove Mills, PA | 4.7 mi | N/A | 25 |
| 16835 | Fleming, PA | 7.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 16844 | Julian, PA | 7.4 mi | N/A | 163 |
| 16823 | Bellefonte, PA | 8.2 mi | F | 127 |
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