State College Boro Water Auth. Water Company

The State College Area Water Authority is proud to present our annual "Water Quality Report" for 2017. This report contains vital information about water quality metrics and how they compare to regulatory standards set by state and federal agencies.

We extend our gratitude to our 37 dedicated staff members and 7 Board members whose commitment helps maintain one of Pennsylvania's premier water systems—a system that consistently meets all regulatory standards year after year.

Our infrastructure includes a state-of-the-art water treatment facility, 23 wells, and one reservoir, with a total permitted capacity of 9.1 million gallons daily. We proudly serve State College Borough and portions of Benner, College, Ferguson, Harris, and Patton Townships.

For more details about our well fields and reservoir locations, please see page 3 of this report. Additional copies are available by calling (814) 238-6766 or visiting www.scbwa.org.

The Authority's source water assessment aimed to evaluate potential contamination risks and maintain or enhance natural water quality. Each potential contaminant received a priority rating from "A" (high risk) to "F" (low risk), based on factors including travel time, persistence, volume, and water source sensitivity.

Transportation corridors ranked highest (rating "A") among potential contamination sources, with highways present throughout all SCBWA well field areas. Routes US 322 and I-99 pose particular concerns for potential spills, contaminated runoff, and road salt infiltration. Residential and light industrial developments, present in all contributing areas, received a "B" rating, while sewer lines throughout the region were rated "C" due to potential intermittent overflows.

A summary of the Assessment is available on the Resource Water Assessment & Protection page at http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/View/Collection-10045. Complete reports can be reviewed at the PA DEP Williamsport Regional Office (570-327-3636).

The Authority holds public meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM in our Board Room at 1201 West Branch Road, State College. For water quality questions, please contact Brian Heiser at (814) 238-6766.

1. Where does State College Boro Water Auth. water come from?
   State College Boro Water Auth. supplies surface water to State College, Pennsylvania.
2. Does State College Boro Water Auth. test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, State College Boro Water Auth. must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
3. How do I contact State College Boro Water Auth.?
   Call 814-238-6766 or visit 1201 W Branch Rd, State College, PA 16801, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does State College Boro Water Auth. water contain lead?
   Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
5. Is State College Boro Water Auth. water hard?
   Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.