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Dresden, OH: 2 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$166K
Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Dresden Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.001 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 52% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.5.

Who Supplies Your Water in Dresden

Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 2 shown below do not apply to the others among the 2 tied to Dresden, OH.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Dresden, Ohio (population ~4,282), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 23,540 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Water Sources

Dresden water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
43821 — 2 0 Muskingum County Water - Se

All ZIP Codes in Dresden

  • 43821 - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Dresden

11.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
14.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.9%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 11.5% ↑
Diabetes 14.4% ↑
Mental Health 18.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Top Contaminants in Dresden Water

Consumer Confidence Rule 4 violations
Reporting

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in Dresden

1985
Median Build Year
52%
Built Before 1986
36%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 52% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Pre-1986 homes make up a large part of Dresden's housing; median build year 1985.

1985
Median Year Built
52%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
36%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (36%) 1970–1986 (16%) Post-1986 (48%)

Over half of homes in Dresden were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Dresden

52%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.001
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Dresden

11
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$6,618
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Dresden contains 11 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $6,618. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Dresden?
EPA records list 2 EPA violations for Dresden water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Dresden water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Dresden is 0.001 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Dresden?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Dresden. The related population figure in our data is approximately 4,282 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Dresden, OH: 2 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/oh/dresden/
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  year   = {2026},
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