Water System Report PA

West Sheffield Water Assn

EPA ID: PA6620007 · 225 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — West Sheffield Water Assn has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 225.

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

225
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$78K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Sheffield Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,806
Median Household Income
1,538
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
85%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Sheffield Water Assn serves a community with a median household income of $51,806 and an estimated 1,538 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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?

Groundwater

West Sheffield Water Assn'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Warren County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

West Sheffield Water Assn (EPA ID: PA6620007) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 225 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 16347 in Sheffield.

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.

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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 West Sheffield Water Assn (PA6620007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Sheffield Water Assn water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, West Sheffield Water Assn has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does West Sheffield Water Assn serve?

West Sheffield Water Assn serves approximately 225 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does West Sheffield Water Assn 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
72
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
Population served: 225
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

Should I use a water filter?
West Sheffield Water Assn meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does West Sheffield Water Assn serve?
West Sheffield Water Assn serves approximately 225 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is West Sheffield Water Assn's water source?
West Sheffield Water Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of West Sheffield Water Assn's service area?
The West Sheffield Water Assn service area has a median household income of $51,806. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does West Sheffield Water Assn get its water?
West Sheffield Water Assn'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.
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