Living Filter
Living Filter, 851 Cricklewood Drive, State College, PA, USA
This system has been in operation for 50 years, serving as a model for wastewater reuse and environmental stewardship.
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About This Destination
Discover the innovative sustainability practices at Penn State's Living Filter, a 600-acre expanse of agricultural and forested land where treated wastewater from the University Park campus is spray-irrigated. This system has been in operation for 50 years, serving as a model for wastewater reuse and environmental stewardship. Visitors can observe how the land application system enhances groundwater recharge, supports diverse plant life, and contributes to sustainable water management practices.
A small gravel parking lot exists at the entrance; street parking is also available. Do not park in the American Ale House parking lot.
Visit On Your Own
Living Filter, 851 Cricklewood Drive, State College, PA, USA


