Toledo, OH: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 73/100
31 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Toledo: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
EPA compliance records for Toledo tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within OH.
How Toledo Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Toledo, 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 Toledo.
Toledo Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $1,887 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.07 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Toledo
Water supply in Toledo, OH follows a divided structure: 3 utilities account for the largest share of residential service out of 4 total systems, each managing its own distribution network and EPA reporting. Because these systems operate independently, rate decisions and compliance outcomes are determined separately.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 31 ZIP codes in Toledo, Ohio, covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 299,334 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 15 of 31 ZIP codes.
15 of 15 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Toledo: B (73/100)
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
Toledo water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 15 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 31 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 18 | 15 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 17 | 15 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 16 | 15 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 16 | 15 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43605 | B | 6 | 1 | City of Toledo |
| 43623 | B | 5 | 1 | City of Toledo |
| 43604 | B | 4 | 1 | City of Toledo |
| 43606 | B | 4 | 1 | City of Toledo |
| 43607 | B | 4 | 1 | City of Toledo |
| 43608 | B | 4 | 1 | City of Toledo |
| 43609 | B | 4 | 1 | City of Toledo |
| 43610 | B | 4 | 1 | City of Toledo |
| 43611 | B | 4 | 1 | City of Toledo |
| 43612 | B | 4 | 1 | City of Toledo |
All ZIP Codes in Toledo
- 43601
- 43603
- 43604 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 43605 [B] - 6 violations ⚠
- 43606 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 43607 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 43608 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 43609 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 43610 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 43611 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 43612 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 43613 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 43614 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 43615 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 43617 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 43620 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 43623 [B] - 5 violations ⚠
- 43635
- 43652
- 43654
- 43656
- 43657
- 43659
- 43660
- 43661
- 43666
- 43667
- 43681
- 43682
- 43697
- 43699
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 Toledo
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Toledo
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Toledo: Remediation Cost in Perspective
At current valuations, Toledo falls in the moderate remediation-share tier - a level where treating this as a budgeted line item rather than an ad-hoc expense is the practical approach.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Toledo. The estimated $906–$3,226 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 37% below the Ohio average.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Toledo
Historical NFIP data for Toledo contains 878 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $9,114. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 73% 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 <strong>$1,887</strong> 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 Toledo, OH