Sharpsburg, OH Water Safety: 63/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
If you're checking Sharpsburg, OH tap water safety, the short answer is: average — violations are present in parts of the city and specifics depend on which water system serves your address.
How Sharpsburg Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Sharpsburg Water
- Estimated remediation: $1,600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.89 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Sharpsburg
For most households in Sharpsburg, OH, tap water comes from one provider — the utility that controls the local distribution system out of 1 tracked in federal record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Sharpsburg, Ohio, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 255 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Sharpsburg — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Sharpsburg: C (63/100)
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
Sharpsburg water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Sharpsburg
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45777 | C | AMESVILLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM | 255 |
All ZIP Codes in Sharpsburg
- 45777 [C]
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
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Sharpsburg
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Flood & Climate Risk in Sharpsburg
NFIP records stretching across multiple decades show Sharpsburg accumulating 6 claims and carrying 100% of its ZIP codes inside FEMA flood zones — evidence of meaningful exposure that extends beyond isolated incidents. The mechanisms linking flooding to water quality haven't changed: treatment facilities can be overwhelmed, wells can be infiltrated, and distribution systems can experience backflow. For a community at this exposure level, those mechanisms shift from hypothetical to periodically relevant.
Sharpsburg has a moderate flood history with 6 FEMA claims averaging $10,093 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>$1,600</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 Sharpsburg
- 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.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Sharpsburg, OH