West Carroll W Authority Bakerton
EPA ID: PA4110058 · 670 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for West Carroll W Authority Bakerton (PA4110058): 9 health-based violations recorded since 2021. 43 violations on file at West Carroll W Authority Bakerton, none open; 670 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for West Carroll W Authority Bakerton Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with West Carroll W Authority Bakerton have a median household income of $67,279 and about 2,382 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 43% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
West Carroll W Authority Bakerton's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
West Carroll W Authority Bakerton (EPA ID: PA4110058) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 670 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 15722 in Carrolltown.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 43 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2026 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 10, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | OXAMYL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Carbofuran | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2022 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting | 11 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 6 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Beryllium, Total | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.005 mg/L (1996-12-31).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 15722 - Carrolltown
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for West Carroll W Authority Bakerton (PA4110058) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Carroll W Authority Bakerton water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for West Carroll W Authority Bakerton; its 43 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does West Carroll W Authority Bakerton serve?
West Carroll W Authority Bakerton serves approximately 670 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does West Carroll W Authority Bakerton get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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