CITY REPORT OH HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 7

Van Buren, OH: 9 Violations - 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)

$226K

Median Home Value

$600

Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Key Facts for Van Buren Residents

Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0021 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 64% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.67.

Van Buren's Water Providers

When a city is linked to 2 water systems, as Van Buren, OH is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 2 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.

Findlay City Public Water System
Serves ~54,040 people
Northwestern W and Sd - Mccomb
Serves ~1,527 people 9 violations

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Van Buren, Ohio (population ~1,849), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 55,567 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. 7 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

Van Buren water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0021 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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Disinfection Byproducts	14	1
Consumer Confidence Rule	Reporting	4	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
45889	—	9	7	Northwestern W and Sd - Mccomb

All ZIP Codes in Van Buren

45889 - 9 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.

Van Buren Community Health Snapshot

10.6%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

12.5%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

17.4%

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 10.6% ↑

Diabetes 12.5% ↑

Mental Health 17.4% ↑

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

What's in Van Buren's Water?

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 14 violations

Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L

Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Consumer Confidence Rule 4 violations

Reporting

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

Van Buren Infrastructure Age

1962

Median Build Year

64%

Built Before 1986

52%

Built Before 1970

Galvanized Steel or Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 64% 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

Viewed through the lens of construction era, Van Buren has a median build year of 1962; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.

1962

Median Year Built

64%

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

52%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (52%) 1970–1986 (12%) Post-1986 (36%)

Over half of homes in Van Buren 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Van Buren

In Van Buren, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.

Median Home Value

$226,000

Est. Remediation

$600

Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Van Buren 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 23% above the Ohio average.

Van Buren: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

64%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0021

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.

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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Van Buren, OH

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

9 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0021 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 Van Buren?

EPA records list 9 EPA violations, including 7 health-based violations for Van Buren water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.

Does Van Buren water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Van Buren is 0.0021 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 Van Buren?

Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Van Buren. The related population figure in our data is approximately 1,849 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Van Buren?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Van Buren: $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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