Water Quality in Lewis Center, OH: No Violations in Mapped EPA Records
3 water systems · 1 directly mapped ZIP records
Available EPA records report no violations across 1 directly mapped ZIP records with known counts for Lewis Center. This does not cover unavailable records or guarantee a specific tap is contaminant-free.
Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Water Quality by ZIP Code in Lewis Center
This table shows typed EPA water evidence only. Missing violation counts are displayed as N/A, not zero.
| ZIP Code | Violations | Health | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43035 | 0 | 0 | View report → |
Water Quality Overview
Lewis Center, Ohio has directly mapped EPA water-system data for 1 ZIP codes. This page reports typed compliance facts and does not relabel the multi-source Home Safety Score as a drinking-water grade.
The available EPA records report no violations across 1 directly mapped ZIP record with reported counts for Lewis Center. This does not guarantee the absence of contaminants.
Lead Levels
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Lewis Center is 0.0015 mg/L; the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to a water system's own 90th-percentile result and is not a safety threshold (EPA's health goal for lead is zero). No exceedances appear among the 1 ZIP records with known lead status.
Water Systems Serving Lewis Center
Lewis Center is served by 3 community water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. About 35,732 people live in the area (1 ZIP code, Census); this is not the systems' reported service population.
Each water system is identified by a Public Water System ID (PWSID) and is required to:
- Test for over 90 regulated contaminants on a regular schedule
- Report results to the EPA and state regulators
- Issue an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to all customers
- Take corrective action when violations occur
How to Check Your Water in Lewis Center
Enter your ZIP code on ZipCheckup to see your specific water system data, including contaminant levels and violation history
Request your CCR - your water utility must provide an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results for all monitored contaminants
Get a home test - certified kits cost $20–$50 and test for lead, bacteria, and common contaminants. Professional lab tests ($150–$400) cover a broader panel
Consider filtration - NSF-certified filters can remove specific contaminants. Reverse osmosis removes the broadest range; activated carbon is effective for chlorine and many organics
Check for advisories - monitor your local utility website and local news for boil water advisories or system alerts
Lewis Center vs. Nearby Ohio Cities
How Lewis Center's water quality compares to similar cities in Ohio:
| City | Direct EPA ZIPs | Violations | Systems | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Center | 1 | 0 | 3 | 35,732 |
| Bowling Green | 2 | 4 | 4 | 35,828 |
| Chagrin Falls | 2 | 17 | 8 | 35,464 |
| North Ridgeville | 1 | 5 | 2 | 36,235 |
Common Questions About Lewis Center Water
These are the most common questions residents search for about water quality in Lewis Center, Ohio:
Is Lewis Center water hard or soft? Water hardness varies by source. Lewis Center's 3 water systems use multiple sources. Check your ZIP code report for specific hardness data.
Can I drink Lewis Center tap water? City-level EPA records cannot determine safety at a specific tap. No health-based violations are recorded across 1 directly mapped ZIP records with known counts, but this is not a property-level safety guarantee.
What is the best water filter for Lewis Center? A NSF/ANSI 53-certified filter for lead removal is a good general choice. See our Water Filter Matcher for personalized recommendations.
Lewis Center vs. Ohio Average
Understanding how Lewis Center compares to the broader Ohio average helps contextualize your local water quality. Factors like water source, treatment methods, and infrastructure age all contribute to differences between cities in the same state.
To see how individual neighborhoods compare, check the ZIP code reports below - water quality can vary significantly even within Lewis Center.
ZIP Codes in Lewis Center
Lewis Center spans 1 ZIP code. EPA water-system coverage is available for 1 directly mapped ZIP code. Check each ZIP code for detailed contaminant data, violation history, and system information.
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
- Enforcement: EPA ECHO database
- Filter recommendations: NSF/ANSI certified products
Source reporting periods vary. See each cited source for its publication schedule.