PFAS in Port Clinton, OH Drinking Water
PFAS data for Port Clinton, Ohio · 14,052 residents · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of PFAS in Port Clinton, Ohio: PFAS carries a high health-risk designation.
In Port Clinton, Ohio, PFAS has been detected in the public water supply - a contaminant that health agencies track because of documented effects associated with prolonged exposure at elevated concentrations.
Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO
PFAS in Port Clinton Tap Water
This analysis covers 14,052 residents across 1 ZIP code in Port Clinton.
Is PFAS in Port Clinton Water Safe?
PFAS was detected in Port Clinton water, but the available unit could not be normalized to the EPA MCL. ZipCheckup therefore cannot classify the result as within or above the federal limit.
Check the source utility record and consider independent testing before making a safety decision.
Health Effects of PFAS
- Increased risk of kidney and testicular cancer
- Thyroid disease and immune system suppression
- Reproductive problems and reduced fertility
- Elevated cholesterol and liver effects
- Developmental effects in infants and children
Health risk severity: High. Governed by the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (2024).
How PFAS Gets Into Drinking Water
- Firefighting foam (AFFF) used at military bases and airports
- Industrial manufacturing (non-stick coatings, stain-resistant fabrics)
- Wastewater treatment plants that receive industrial discharge
- Landfill leachate from PFAS-containing consumer products
What to Do About PFAS in Port Clinton Water
- Install a reverse osmosis system (most effective — removes 90%+ of PFAS)
- Granular activated carbon (GAC) filters remove some PFAS compounds
- Look for NSF 53 or NSF 58 certification specifically tested for PFAS
- Pitcher filters with activated carbon provide partial reduction
Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for pfas removal.