CITY REPORT OH HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 17

Mount Perry, OH - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

Zone 1

County Radon Potential (High)

$225K

Median Home Value

$600

Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

What You Should Know About Mount Perry Water

Your city's water systems recorded 22 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.001 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 28% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.34.

Who Supplies Your Water in Mount Perry

Federal records list 2 water systems tied to Mount Perry, OH. Of those, 2 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.

Muskingum County Water - Se
Serves ~21,540 people 1 violation
Maysville Regional Water
Serves ~6,540 people 21 violations

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Mount Perry, Ohio (population ~1,564), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 28,080 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. 17 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

Mount Perry 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
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)	Disinfection Byproducts	32	1
Consumer Confidence Rule	Reporting	8	1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions	Treatment Technique	4	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
43760	—	22	17	Muskingum County Water - Se

All ZIP Codes in Mount Perry

43760 - 22 violations ⚠

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.

Health Outcomes in Mount Perry

11.2%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

14.3%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

18.8%

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 11.2% ↑

Diabetes 14.3% ↑

Mental Health 18.8% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in Mount Perry Water

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 32 violations

Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L

Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Consumer Confidence Rule 8 violations

Reporting

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 4 violations

Treatment Technique

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Mount Perry

1995

Median Build Year

28%

Built Before 1986

26%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

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

Housing Age Profile

Construction dates in Mount Perry center on a median of 1995, and the Census figures behind it describe when homes were built, not what materials they contain.

1995

Median Year Built

28%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

26%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (26%) 1970–1986 (2%) Post-1986 (72%)

Most homes in Mount Perry were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Mount Perry Homeowners

Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Mount Perry is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.

Median Home Value

$225,000

Est. Remediation

$600

Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Mount Perry can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 22% above the Ohio average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Mount Perry

28%

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.

Roughly 28% of homes in Mount Perry were built before 1986, when federal law restricted lead in new plumbing.

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

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Mount Perry, OH

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

22 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.001 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Mount Perry?

EPA records list 22 EPA violations, including 17 health-based violations for Mount Perry water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.

Does Mount Perry water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Mount Perry 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 Mount Perry?

Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Mount Perry. The related population figure in our data is approximately 1,564 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Mount Perry?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Mount Perry: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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