Springfield, OH: 8 Violations - Home Safety 64/100
6 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Springfield: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Available records for Springfield give it a middle-tier grade in OH; water systems can differ, so check the one that serves your home.
How Springfield Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Springfield, OH
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Springfield.
Springfield Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0016 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 82% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.69.
Water Systems Serving Springfield
Among 6 systems linked to Springfield, OH, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
- C
- C
- C
Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Springfield, Ohio, covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 100,041 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 6 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Springfield: C (64/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Springfield water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0016 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
6 of 6 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.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 18 | 5 |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45502 | C | 8 | 0 | Springfield City Public Water System |
| 45504 | C | 2 | 0 | Springfield City Public Water System |
| 45506 | C | 2 | 0 | Springfield City Public Water System |
| 45503 | C | 1 | 0 | Springfield City Public Water System |
| 45505 | C | 1 | 0 | Springfield City Public Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Springfield
- 45501
- 45502 [C] - 8 violations
- 45503 [C] - 1 violation
- 45504 [C] - 2 violations
- 45505 [C] - 1 violation
- 45506 [C] - 2 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.
CDC Health Data for Springfield
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Springfield
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Springfield's Housing Stock?
With 82% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
If you live in one of the pre-1986 homes in Springfield, a certified lab test for lead is the direct way to learn what your tap delivers; the median build year of 1958 is only context.
Over half of homes in Springfield were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Protecting Children from Lead in Springfield
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.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Springfield
Historical NFIP data for Springfield contains 83 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $22,462. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 60% 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.
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.
What You Can Do in Springfield
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
- Install a certified water filter. For Consumer Confidence Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Springfield: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 82% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Springfield, OH