Water System Report PA

Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn

EPA ID: PA4140057 · 45 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 45.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

45
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,407
Median Household Income
65,813
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn serves a community with a median household income of $67,407 and an estimated 65,813 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Centre County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $900
PFAS Treatment $125
Total Estimated Cost $2,225

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,225 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn (EPA ID: PA4140057) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 45 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn (PA4140057) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn serve?

Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn serves approximately 45 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
44
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1995-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 45
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn serve?
Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn serves approximately 45 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn's water source?
Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn's service area?
The Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn service area has a median household income of $67,407. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn get its water?
Nittany Grove Condo Commission Assn's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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