ZIP Code 16823
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
1 compound exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
4
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
128%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 128% of limit
Detected: 5.10 ppt
COLLEGE TWP. WATER AUTHORITY
PA4140082 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
0
State
Pennsylvania
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ROCKVIEW
PA4140098 High RiskWater Type
GU
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
1
State
Pennsylvania
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.10ppt | 128% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
SPRING TWP WATER AUTHORITY
PA4140118 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Pennsylvania
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.20ppt | 42% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
Note: ZIP code 16823 is served by 3 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.