Current Noncompliance OH 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System

EPA ID: OH0701516 ยท 5,097 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System (OH0701516): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System's EPA file includes 1 unresolved violation; the utility supplies water to approximately 5,097 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

F ยท 33
Avg Safety Score
5,097
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
17
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
7
Contaminants Flagged
$116K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: F

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$60,117
Median Household Income
46,758
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
46%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System have a median household income of $60,117 and about 46,758 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 46% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
79th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
65th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 79th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 65th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 6 detections recorded. 3 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state action level (not an enforceable limit)); check current state rules: PFOA: 12 ppt, PFOS: 12 ppt, PFBS: 2100 ppt, PFHxS: 140 ppt, HFPO-DA: 700 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Ohio

Byesville
5,104 people
9 violations
1 violation
C 0 violations
New Lexington
5,161 people
12 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $850

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $850 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System (EPA ID: OH0701516) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 5,097 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: F (33/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 8 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 14 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
November 1, 2025 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Archived
October 16, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Archived
May 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 16, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 23, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
August 23, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 19, 2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting 3 Yes
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 2 Yes
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System (OH0701516) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System serve?

St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System serves approximately 5,097 people across 8 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.

Samples collected
116
Detections
4
Latest sample
10/15/2024
Highest analyte
PFOA: 6.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFOA 6.4 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System safe to drink? ▼
St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System has 17 recorded violations since 2021. The F shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 17 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System serve? ▼
St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System serves approximately 5,097 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System's water source? ▼
St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System have a median household income of $60,117 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 46% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System get its water? ▼
St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System, OH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh0701516/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System (EPA ID: OH0701516) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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