Ohio — 5th District
119th Congress · 147 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 147 ZIP codes in Ohio's 5th District: the district earns a grade C (58/100). 203 EPA violations on record, 67 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in Ohio's 5th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44090 | Wellington | 83 | B | 1 |
| 2 | 44836 | Green Springs | 83 | B | 1 |
| 3 | 45827 | Cloverdale | 83 | B | 1 |
| 4 | 45853 | Kalida | 83 | B | 0 |
| 5 | 45876 | Ottoville | 83 | B | 0 |
| 6 | 43516 | Deshler | 81 | B | 2 |
| 7 | 44052 | Lorain | 81 | B | 1 |
| 8 | 45872 | North Baltimore | 81 | B | 2 |
| 9 | 45879 | Paulding | 81 | B | 3 (2 health) |
| 10 | 43466 | Wayne | 79 | B | 3 |
| 11 | 44001 | Amherst | 78 | B | 1 |
| 12 | 44011 | Avon | 78 | B | 0 |
| 13 | 44054 | Sheffield Lake | 78 | B | 0 |
| 14 | 45813 | Antwerp | 78 | B | 3 |
| 15 | 44028 | Columbia Station | 76 | B | 1 |
| 16 | 44044 | Grafton | 76 | B | 1 |
| 17 | 44055 | Lorain | 76 | B | 1 |
| 18 | 45873 | Oakwood | 76 | B | 6 (2 health) |
| 19 | 43403 | Bowling Green | 75 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 20 | 43450 | Pemberville | 75 | B | 3 |
| 21 | 45877 | Pandora | 75 | B | 0 |
| 22 | 45856 | Leipsic | 74 | B | 1 (1 health) |
| 23 | 45880 | Payne | 74 | B | 2 |
| 24 | 43532 | Liberty Center | 73 | B | 0 |
| 25 | 44050 | Lagrange | 73 | B | 11 (5 health) |
| 26 | 43402 | Bowling Green | 72 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 27 | 43406 | Bradner | 72 | B | 0 |
| 28 | 44053 | Lorain | 71 | B | 1 |
| 29 | 44012 | Avon Lake | 70 | B | 0 |
| 30 | 44882 | Sycamore | 70 | B | 0 |
| 31 | 44889 | Wakeman | 70 | B | 0 |
| 32 | 45828 | Coldwater | 70 | B | 1 |
| 33 | 45839 | Findlay | 70 | B | 0 |
| 34 | 44815 | Bettsville | 69 | C | 3 (1 health) |
| 35 | 44837 | Greenwich | 69 | C | 5 (1 health) |
| 36 | 44851 | New London | 69 | C | 1 (1 health) |
| 37 | 43565 | Tontogany | 68 | C | 2 |
| 38 | 45830 | Columbus Grove | 68 | C | 5 |
| 39 | 45848 | Glandorf | 68 | C | 4 (3 health) |
| 40 | 45875 | Ottawa | 67 | C | 2 (1 health) |
| 41 | 44849 | Nevada | 66 | C | 0 |
| 42 | 45874 | Ohio City | 66 | C | 3 |
| 43 | 43535 | Malinta | 65 | C | 2 |
| 44 | 43545 | Napoleon | 65 | C | 0 |
| 45 | 44039 | North Ridgeville | 65 | C | 0 |
| 46 | 44827 | Crestline | 65 | C | 1 |
| 47 | 44888 | Willard | 65 | C | 2 (1 health) |
| 48 | 44890 | Willard | 65 | C | 2 (1 health) |
| 49 | 45846 | Fort Recovery | 65 | C | 0 |
| 50 | 44855 | North Fairfield | 64 | C | 2 |
Overview
Ohio's 5th District encompasses 147 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (58/100).
203 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 67 are health-based violations. About 39% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 64 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) - 45 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 28 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 17 violations
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) - 12 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1956 (~70 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 147 ZIP codes in Ohio's 5th District.