Health Violations Found PA 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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

D · 52
Avg Safety Score
2,610
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
61
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
14
Contaminants Flagged
$121K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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

$44,799
Median Household Income
2,533
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Surface Water

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Western Clinton Company Mun Authority compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

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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D 4 violations
B 10 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,550 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

2 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 2 remain unresolved.

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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
31
Unknown Material
331
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1995-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,610
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 Western Clinton Company Mun Authority safe to drink?
Western Clinton Company Mun Authority has a D safety grade based on 61 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Western Clinton Company Mun Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule, E. coli. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Western Clinton Company Mun Authority serve?
Western Clinton Company Mun Authority serves approximately 2,610 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Western Clinton Company Mun Authority's water source?
Western Clinton Company Mun Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Western Clinton Company Mun Authority's service area?
The Western Clinton Company Mun Authority service area has a median household income of $44,799. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Western Clinton Company Mun Authority get its water?
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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Western Clinton Company Mun Authority (EPA ID: PA4180058) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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