What was found in ZIP 16823
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2139 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6592.5 µg/L — COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 125 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 842.55 µg/L — STATE CORR INST BENNER TWP · 2,850 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 29.5 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 60.08 µg/L — COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.188 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 41.235 µg/L — STATE CORR INST BENNER TWP · 2,850 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 37.24 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: STATE CORR INST BENNER TWP · 2,850 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 31.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: STATE CORR INST BENNER TWP · 2,850 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.179 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 27.8 µg/L — COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 21.185 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: STATE CORR INST BENNER TWP · 2,850 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.885 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: STATE CORR INST BENNER TWP · 2,850 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.558 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9.405 µg/L — STATE CORR INST BENNER TWP · 2,850 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.265 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.904 µg/L — STATE CORR INST BENNER TWP · 2,850 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.75 µg/L — COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.36 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: STATE CORR INST BENNER TWP · 2,850 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.096 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: SPRING TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 3,300 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.47 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: SPRING TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 3,300 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.438 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: STATE CORR INST BENNER TWP · 2,850 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.8320 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.2400 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0331 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 0.1000 µg/L — SPRING TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 3,300 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chlordane | 0.0185 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: STATE CORR INST BENNER TWP · 2,850 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0046 mg/L 31% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH · 9,500 people · 2025 | 4/4 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: SPRING TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 3,300 people · 2023 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2023 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY · 6,000 people · 2023 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 16823
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH | PA | 9,500 |
| COLLEGE TWP WATER AUTHORITY | PA | 6,000 |
| SPRING TWP WATER AUTHORITY | PA | 3,300 |
| STATE CORR INST BENNER TWP | PA | 2,850 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 16823 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 16823 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 16823. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 16823?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 16823. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 16823's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.