Akron, OH: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 48/100
29 ZIP codes · 12 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Akron: D.
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The grade shown for Akron, OH falls at D or F, taken from the average of the composite Home Safety Scores of the city's scored ZIP codes. That composite can draw on several kinds of data, such as drinking water records, radon zone designations, PFAS monitoring and air quality, so a low grade does not by itself show which factor weighed most or what any single tap delivers. The report for your own ZIP code is the place to look at the pieces behind the number where you live.
How Akron Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Akron, OH
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Akron.
Akron Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 34 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0033 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $735 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.9.
Water Systems Serving Akron
Among 12 systems linked to Akron, OH, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
- F
- D
- D
Overview
We track home safety data for 29 ZIP codes in Akron, Ohio (population ~263,720), covering 12 community water systems serving approximately 533,219 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 18 of 29 ZIP codes.
18 of 18 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Akron: D (48/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Akron water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0033 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 18 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
29 of 29 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 23 | 18 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 14 | 4 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 7 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 5 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44333 | F | 14 | 1 | Akron City Public Water System |
| 44312 | D | 11 | 1 | Akron City Public Water System |
| 44313 | D | 6 | 2 | Akron City Public Water System |
| 44319 | D | 6 | 2 | Akron City Public Water System |
| 44305 | D | 3 | 1 | Akron City Public Water System |
| 44301 | D | 1 | 1 | Akron City Public Water System |
| 44302 | D | 1 | 1 | Akron City Public Water System |
| 44303 | D | 1 | 1 | Akron City Public Water System |
| 44304 | D | 1 | 1 | Akron City Public Water System |
| 44306 | D | 1 | 1 | Akron City Public Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Akron
- 44301 [D] - 1 violation ⚠
- 44302 [D] - 1 violation ⚠
- 44303 [D] - 1 violation ⚠
- 44304 [D] - 1 violation ⚠
- 44305 [D] - 3 violations ⚠
- 44306 [D] - 1 violation ⚠
- 44307 [D] - 1 violation ⚠
- 44308 [D] - 1 violation ⚠
- 44309
- 44310 [D] - 1 violation ⚠
- 44311 [D] - 1 violation ⚠
- 44312 [D] - 11 violations ⚠
- 44313 [D] - 6 violations ⚠
- 44314 [D] - 1 violation ⚠
- 44315
- 44316
- 44317
- 44319 [D] - 6 violations ⚠
- 44320 [D] - 1 violation ⚠
- 44321 [D] - 1 violation ⚠
- 44322
- 44325 [D] - 1 violation ⚠
- 44326
- 44328
- 44333 [F] - 14 violations ⚠
- 44372
- 44396
- 44398
- 44399
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Akron
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Akron
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Akron: Remediation Cost in Perspective
This section sets two area figures side by side for Akron: the median home value and an estimated remediation cost. Here the estimate equals no more than 1% of that value, which places the city in the low tier; it is an area estimate, and the cost for any one property can be higher or lower.
Estimated remediation costs in Akron can be compared with local home values. The $417–$1,270 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 44% below the Ohio average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Akron
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Available area-level lead records for Akron do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Akron
Historical NFIP data for Akron contains 342 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $18,431. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 47% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $735 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
What You Can Do in Akron
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
- Install a certified water filter. For Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), listed in the water-quality records for Akron: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
- Review your water system's CCR. If you use a community water system, request its annual Consumer Confidence Report for system-level test results or find it online.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Akron, OH