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Greenville, OH: 1 Violation — 57/100 (2026)

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent monitoring in Greenville shows middle-tier safety for OH — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.

How Greenville Compares

Greenville57/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg67/100

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 57
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$159K
Median Home Value
$3,000
Est. Remediation (1.9% of home value)

Key Facts for Greenville Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 1 violation in the past 5 years.
  • Homes built before 1986: 81% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $3,000 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 15.01 — above typical levels.

Greenville's Water Providers

Most residential addresses in Greenville, OH are served by a single water utility — the dominant system among the 1 provider tracked in federal data.

Greenville City Public Water System
Serves ~13,227 people · 1 violation
57
/100

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Greenville, Ohio, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 22,298 people.

1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Greenville: C (57/100)

The score combines three factors:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
Lead Levels 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification

Water Sources

Greenville water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Greenville
  • 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
45331 C 1 0 Greenville City Public Water System

All ZIP Codes in Greenville

  • 45331 [C] — 1 violation

Data Sources

Updated daily.

Greenville Community Health Snapshot

11%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
14.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.3%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11% ↑
Diabetes 14.3% ↑
Mental Health 18.3% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

What's in Greenville's Water?

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure

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

Greenville Infrastructure Age

1968
Median Build Year
81%
Built Before 1986
48%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 81% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

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

Housing Age Profile

Viewed through the lens of construction era, Greenville is predominantly an older city — a median build year of 1968 puts most of the residential inventory in the range where pre-1986 plumbing materials were the standard.

1968
Median Year Built
81%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
48%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (48%) 1970–1986 (33%) Post-1986 (19%)

Over half of homes in Greenville were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Greenville

Across the Greenville housing market, the estimated remediation share lands in a middle tier — not a minor footnote, but not a prohibitive burden either; the cost-to-value ratio reflects a moderate equity commitment, one that sits above routine maintenance territory and warrants a dedicated line in the household budget.

Median Home Value
$159,100
Est. Remediation
$3,000
Remediation as % of home value 1.9%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Greenville. The estimated $2,000–$4,100 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 13% below the Ohio average.

Greenville: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

81%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Practically, the structural drivers in Greenville — 81% pre-rule stock and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory benchmark — make an in-home draw the practical way to translate aggregate averages into the specific conditions at one address.

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

Greenville: Flood History & Water Damage Risk

Flood activity in Greenville is neither negligible nor at the level of the highest-exposure areas in the NFIP dataset. The 17-claim record and 100% flood zone coverage suggest a community that has experienced recurrent events but has not faced the kind of sustained, severe exposure where water-supply contamination becomes a primary public health concern. It sits in a middle range where flood history merits inclusion in any complete local water quality picture.

17
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$9,336
Avg Claim Payout
100%
ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones
~1
Est. Claims/Year

Greenville has a moderate flood history with 17 FEMA claims averaging $9,336 per payout. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.

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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$3,000</strong> remediation cost per household.

Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.

Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.

What You Can Do in Greenville

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) can reduce the most common contaminant found in Greenville's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 81% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Greenville, OH?
Greenville has an average water safety score of 57/100 (Grade C). 1 EPA violation has been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for details specific to your neighborhood.
How many water violations does Greenville have?
Greenville water systems have a total of 1 EPA violation. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
How does Greenville compare to Ohio average?
Greenville has an average water safety score of 57/100, which is below the Ohio state average of 60/100.
How many water systems serve Greenville?
Greenville is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 22,298 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Greenville?
Estimated remediation costs in Greenville average $3,000 per household, ranging from $2,000 to $4,100. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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