UNIVERSITY PARK, PA · Centre County

PENN STATE UNIV Water System

Current status

No open violations on record as of July 4, 2026.

This system's next federally required Consumer Confidence Report is due July 1, 2027, under the EPA's revised reporting rule.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed July 4, 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)

Violation history

Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)
—
Groundwater Rule
January 1, 2025 – January 31, 2025
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Gross Beta Particle Activity
October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
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
—
Styrene
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
—
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
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
—
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
—
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 and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
July 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018
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)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
January 1, 2025 – January 31, 2025	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)	Groundwater Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Beta Particle Activity	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	Ethylbenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	Toluene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	Benzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	CHLOROBENZENE	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	Tetrachloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	1,1,2-Trichloroethane	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	Trichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloropropane	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	Carbon tetrachloride	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	Styrene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	Xylenes, Total	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	DICHLOROMETHANE	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	o-Dichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	p-Dichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	1,1-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloroethane	—	Resolved
January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Monitoring, Regular	1,1,1-Trichloroethane	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Toluene	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Ethylbenzene	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Xylenes, Total	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	DICHLOROMETHANE	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	o-Dichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	1,1-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloroethane	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	1,1,1-Trichloroethane	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Carbon tetrachloride	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloropropane	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Trichloroethylene	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	1,1,2-Trichloroethane	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Tetrachloroethylene	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring, Regular	Benzene	—	Resolved
July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrite	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
October 1, 2019 – November 27, 2019	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
July 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
May 1, 2017 – May 31, 2017	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
April 1, 2015 – June 30, 2015	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Beta Particle Activity	—	Resolved
April 1, 2015 – June 30, 2015	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Beta Particle Activity	—	Resolved
April 1, 2015 – April 30, 2015	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)	Groundwater Rule	—	Resolved
December 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)	Groundwater Rule	—	Resolved
November 1, 2012 – November 30, 2012	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)	Groundwater Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2012 – March 31, 2012	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Beta Particle Activity	—	Resolved
January 1, 2012 – March 31, 2012	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Beta Particle Activity	—	Resolved
January 1, 2012 – March 31, 2012	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Beta Particle Activity	—	Resolved
October 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Beta Particle Activity	—	Resolved
October 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Beta Particle Activity	—	Resolved
October 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Beta Particle Activity	—	Resolved
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
January 1, 2008 – March 31, 2008	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
April 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – March 24, 2005	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2003 – June 3, 2004	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 1998 – September 30, 1998	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
July 1, 1998 – September 30, 1998	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
July 1, 1998 – September 30, 1998	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	1,1,1-Trichloroethane	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Carbon tetrachloride	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Trichloroethylene	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Benzene	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	p-Dichlorobenzene	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Vinyl chloride	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	1,1-Dichloroethylene	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloroethane	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	1,1,1-Trichloroethane	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Carbon tetrachloride	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Trichloroethylene	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Benzene	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	p-Dichlorobenzene	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Vinyl chloride	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	1,1-Dichloroethylene	—	Archived
July 1, 1990 – September 30, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloroethane	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	2,4,5-TP	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	BHC-GAMMA	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Methoxychlor	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Toxaphene	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Endrin	—	Archived
June 24, 1982 – June 23, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Archived
August 1, 1976 – July 31, 1980	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	—	Archived

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

Enforcement actions

June 17, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 17, 2025State Public Notification received1 linked violation
March 6, 2025State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
March 6, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 23, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 15, 2025State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
June 6, 2023State Compliance achieved20 linked violations
April 21, 2023State Violation/Reminder Notice20 linked violations
January 24, 2023State Compliance achieved20 linked violations
January 24, 2023State Violation/Reminder Notice20 linked violations
June 15, 2022State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
June 15, 2022State Public Notification received2 linked violations
January 28, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 27, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 30, 2021State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
December 30, 2021State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
March 5, 2021State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
February 26, 2021State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
December 26, 2019State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 26, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 27, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
April 23, 2018State Public Notification received1 linked violation
April 23, 2018State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 21, 2017State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 21, 2017State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 1, 2015State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
August 7, 2015State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
August 7, 2015State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
July 27, 2015State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 28, 2015State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
March 4, 2013State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
March 4, 2013State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
May 25, 2012State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
May 25, 2012State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
January 22, 2010State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
January 22, 2010State Public Notification received3 linked violations
January 21, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
July 7, 2008State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 7, 2008State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
May 27, 2008State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 27, 2008State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 25, 2007State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 25, 2007State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
March 24, 2005State Consent Decree/Judgement1 linked violation
March 24, 2005State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
March 24, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
June 3, 2004State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 26, 1993Federal issued Formal Notice of Violationgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
September 30, 1983Federal issued Formal Notice of Violationgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record

Contact

PENN STATE UNIV

814-863-6187

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA 16802