West Carroll W Authority Bakerton
EPA ID: PA4110058 · 670 people served · 4 ZIP codes
EPA compliance records for West Carroll W Authority Bakerton show 9 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 670 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 12 (2021) to 5 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for West Carroll W Authority Bakerton Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The West Carroll W Authority Bakerton serves a community with a median household income of $67,279 and an estimated 3,447 residents across its service area. Approximately 88% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 43% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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.
About 2% of homes in Cambria County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How West Carroll W Authority Bakerton compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 11 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Lead and Copper Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 8 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Fecal Coliform at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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 provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (59/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2032 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 10, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2046 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 11 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 8 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 5 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1085 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2032 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2046 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2306 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for West Carroll W Authority Bakerton (PA4110058) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Carroll W Authority Bakerton water safe to drink?
West Carroll W Authority Bakerton has recorded 10 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does West Carroll W Authority Bakerton serve?
West Carroll W Authority Bakerton serves approximately 670 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does West Carroll W Authority Bakerton get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
PFAS Substances Detected in This System
This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.
In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →
Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by West Carroll W Authority Bakerton.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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