Current Noncompliance OH

Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System

EPA ID: OH1100712 ยท 1,644 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System (OH1100712): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 1 violation as unresolved at Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System - roughly 1,644 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,644
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$215K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$68,141
Median Household Income
4,972
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
10%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System have a median household income of $68,141 and about 4,972 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Ohio

3 violations
B 2 violations
0 violations
2 violations

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

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

System Overview

Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System (EPA ID: OH1100712) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 1,644 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 43044 in Mechanicsburg.

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: 0 resolved, 0 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
January 8, 2021 Consumer Confidence 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
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0019 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System (OH1100712) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mechanicsburg Village 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 Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System serve?

Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System serves approximately 1,644 people across 1 ZIP code in Ohio.

Where does Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, 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 Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System serve? ▼
Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System serves approximately 1,644 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System's water source? ▼
Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0019 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). 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 Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System have a median household income of $68,141 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System get its water? ▼
Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System: 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh1100712/
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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

Mechanicsburg Village Public Water System (EPA ID: OH1100712) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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