Marion, OH: High Radon Potential Area - Home Safety Score unavailable
4 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Marion Residents
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0037 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.85.
Marion's Water Providers
Sorted by reported population served, the top 2 of 2 public water systems mapped to Marion, OH appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.
Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Marion, Ohio (population ~54,581), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 197,102 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 4 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
Water Sources
Marion water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0037 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
4 of 4 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.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43302 | — | Aqua Ohio - Marion | 47,102 |
All ZIP Codes in Marion
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.
Marion Community Health Snapshot
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
How Remediation Costs Compare in Marion
Measured against the median home value, the estimated cost of fixing the issues flagged for Marion lands in the lowest of the three tiers this page uses.
Estimated remediation costs in Marion can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 24% below the Ohio average.
Marion: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 Marion 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.
Marion: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Marion contains 12 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $5,440. 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. The $500 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Marion, OH