Paw Nittany
EPA ID: PA4140081 · 1,515 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Paw Nittany (PA4140081): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Paw Nittany - zero violations, five years, 1,515 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Paw Nittany Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Paw Nittany serves a community with a median household income of $69,176 and an estimated 13,491 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Paw Nittany'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Paw Nittany (EPA ID: PA4140081) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,515 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Paw Nittany (PA4140081) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paw Nittany water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Paw Nittany in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Paw Nittany serve?
Paw Nittany serves approximately 1,515 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Paw Nittany get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Paw Nittany Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4140081/
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