Water System Report PA

Beech Creek Borough Authority

EPA ID: PA4180035 · 1,800 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Beech Creek Borough Authority earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 1,800 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
1,800
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$190K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Beech Creek Borough Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$65,005
Median Household Income
2,355
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Beech Creek Borough Authority serves a community with a median household income of $65,005 and an estimated 2,355 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Beech Creek Borough Authority's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
75th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Clinton County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 75th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

D 3 violations
Adamstown Borough
1,800 people
C 2 violations
Twp of Upper Makefield
1,800 people
F 0 violations
C 6 violations
Cornplanter Township
1,835 people
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Beech Creek Borough Authority (EPA ID: PA4180035) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,800 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

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 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Beech Creek Borough Authority (PA4180035) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beech Creek Borough Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Beech Creek Borough Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Beech Creek Borough Authority serve?

Beech Creek Borough Authority serves approximately 1,800 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Beech Creek Borough Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
7
Galvanized — Replacement Required
367
Unknown Material
249
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,800
Reported to Pennsylvania

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Beech Creek Borough Authority safe to drink?
Beech Creek Borough Authority has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Beech Creek Borough Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Beech Creek Borough Authority serve?
Beech Creek Borough Authority serves approximately 1,800 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Beech Creek Borough Authority's water source?
Beech Creek Borough Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Beech Creek Borough Authority's service area?
The Beech Creek Borough Authority service area has a median household income of $65,005. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Beech Creek Borough Authority get its water?
Beech Creek Borough Authority's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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