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 SDWIS for St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System (OH0701516): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System's current EPA file includes 1 unresolved violation - every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 5,097 residents across its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

F ยท 33
Avg Safety Score
5,097
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
17
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
7
Contaminants Flagged
$116K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade F

Service Area Demographics

$60,117
Median Household Income
46,758
Service Area Population
46%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $60,117 and an estimated 46,758 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 46% 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.

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
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 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. 6 detections recorded. 3 exceed 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†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water 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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,350
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $288
Total Estimated Cost $2,838

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

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 $2,838 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

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 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
October 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
May 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 16, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 23, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 23, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 19, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report 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 Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

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

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: 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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 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: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
4
Latest sample
10/15/2024
Highest analyte
PFOA: 6.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 6.4 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

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 a F safety grade based on 17 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 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.
What is the demographic profile of St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System's service area?
The St. Clairsville, City of Public Water System service area has a median household income of $60,117. EPA EJScreen data classifies 46% of the population as disadvantaged, 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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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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