Western Clinton Company Mun Authority
EPA ID: PA4180058 · 2,610 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Current EPA status: Western Clinton Company Mun Authority, 2 open violations, 2,610 people served.
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 2 (2022) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Western Clinton Company Mun Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Western Clinton Company Mun Authority serves a community with a median household income of $44,799 and an estimated 2,533 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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?
Western Clinton Company Mun Authority'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 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Western Clinton Company Mun Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 19 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 14 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.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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
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
Western Clinton Company Mun Authority (EPA ID: PA4180058) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,610 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (52/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Radium-228 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Copper | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1085 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2959 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Organic Carbon | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 19 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 14 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 1085 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | Yes |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
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 Western Clinton Company Mun Authority (PA4180058) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Clinton Company Mun Authority water safe to drink?
Western Clinton Company Mun Authority has recorded 2 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 Western Clinton Company Mun Authority serve?
Western Clinton Company Mun Authority serves approximately 2,610 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Western Clinton Company Mun Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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.
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