Public Water Partners

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA · Centre County

PENN STATE UNIV Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

PENN STATE UNIV must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for PENN STATE UNIV.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Pennsylvania’s official records. Always confirm current status with Pennsylvania before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID)
PA4140095
System type
Community Water System
Population served
37,000
Service connections
447
Ownership
state government
Water source
groundwater (wells)

PENN STATE UNIV is one of 175 community water systems in Pennsylvania in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 37,000 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 89 entries between 1976 and 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.

Of the 89, 88 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves volatile organic chemicals, the Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule, and inorganic chemicals.

Violation history

  • Monitoring, Regular

    Gross Beta Particle Activity

    October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Styrene

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Ethylbenzene

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Toluene

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Benzene

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    CHLOROBENZENE

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Tetrachloroethylene

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1,2-Trichloroethane

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Trichloroethylene

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloropropane

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Carbon tetrachloride

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1,1-Trichloroethane

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Xylenes, Total

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    DICHLOROMETHANE

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    o-Dichlorobenzene

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    p-Dichlorobenzene

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1-Dichloroethylene

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloroethane

    January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Toluene

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Ethylbenzene

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Xylenes, Total

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    DICHLOROMETHANE

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    o-Dichlorobenzene

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    p-Dichlorobenzene

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1-Dichloroethylene

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloroethane

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1,1-Trichloroethane

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Carbon tetrachloride

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloropropane

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Trichloroethylene

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1,2-Trichloroethane

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Tetrachloroethylene

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    CHLOROBENZENE

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Benzene

    October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

    July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    TTHM

    July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Mercury

    January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nitrite

    January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nitrate

    January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    Chlorine

    October 1, 2019 – November 27, 2019

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)

    Revised Total Coliform Rule

    May 1, 2017 – May 31, 2017

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Gross Beta Particle Activity

    April 1, 2015 – June 30, 2015

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Gross Beta Particle Activity

    April 1, 2015 – June 30, 2015

    Resolved
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)

    Groundwater Rule

    April 1, 2015 – April 30, 2015

    Resolved
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)

    Groundwater Rule

    December 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)

    Groundwater Rule

    November 1, 2012 – November 30, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Gross Beta Particle Activity

    January 1, 2012 – March 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Gross Beta Particle Activity

    January 1, 2012 – March 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Gross Beta Particle Activity

    January 1, 2012 – March 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Gross Beta Particle Activity

    October 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Gross Beta Particle Activity

    October 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Gross Beta Particle Activity

    October 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    Chlorine

    April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    Chlorine

    January 1, 2008 – March 31, 2008

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    Chlorine

    April 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007

    Resolved
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R

    Lead and Copper Rule

    January 1, 2005 – March 24, 2005

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2003 – June 3, 2004

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nitrate

    July 1, 1998 – September 30, 1998

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nitrate

    July 1, 1998 – September 30, 1998

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nitrate

    July 1, 1998 – September 30, 1998

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1,1-Trichloroethane

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Carbon tetrachloride

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Trichloroethylene

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Benzene

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    p-Dichlorobenzene

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Vinyl chloride

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1-Dichloroethylene

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloroethane

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1,1-Trichloroethane

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Carbon tetrachloride

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Trichloroethylene

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Benzene

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    p-Dichlorobenzene

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Vinyl chloride

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1-Dichloroethylene

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloroethane

    July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    2,4,5-TP

    June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    BHC-GAMMA

    June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Methoxychlor

    June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Toxaphene

    June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Endrin

    June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    2,4-D

    June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

    August 1, 1976 – July 31, 1980

    Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

Common questions

Is PENN STATE UNIV required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. PENN STATE UNIV is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is PENN STATE UNIV’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

PENN STATE UNIV’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

Does PENN STATE UNIV have any open drinking water violations on record?

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for PENN STATE UNIV.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

PENN STATE UNIV

814-863-6187

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA 16802