Current Noncompliance OH

Morristown Public Water System

EPA ID: OH0701303 ยท 315 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Morristown Public Water System (OH0701303): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 3 active violations for Morristown Public Water System - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 315 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

315
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$171K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Morristown Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,206
Median Household Income
11,897
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Morristown Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $61,206 and an estimated 11,897 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 45% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Morristown Public Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Morristown Public Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt, PFBS: 2.1 ppt, PFHxS: 0.14 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.7 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,000
PFAS Treatment $200
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,500 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Morristown Public Water System (EPA ID: OH0701303) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 315 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

3 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 17, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 24, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 4, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 28, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by OH or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Morristown Public Water System (OH0701303) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morristown Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Morristown Public Water System serve?

Morristown Public Water System serves approximately 315 people across 3 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Morristown Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Morristown Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Morristown Public Water System serve?
Morristown Public Water System serves approximately 315 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Morristown Public Water System's water source?
Morristown Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Morristown Public Water System's service area?
The Morristown Public Water System service area has a median household income of $61,206. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Morristown Public Water System get its water?
Morristown Public Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Morristown Public Water System (OH): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh0701303/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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