Water System Report OH

Clark County Northridge Public Water System

EPA ID: OH1201003 ยท 8,874 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Clark County Northridge Public Water System (OH1201003): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Clark County Northridge Public Water System carries zero EPA violations in five years - a spotless record for a utility serving 8,874 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,874
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$189K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Clark County Northridge Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,970
Median Household Income
49,749
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Clark County Northridge Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $70,970 and an estimated 49,749 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

Clark County Northridge 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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.

System Overview

Clark County Northridge Public Water System (EPA ID: OH1201003) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 8,874 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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 Clark County Northridge Public Water System (OH1201003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark County Northridge Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Clark County Northridge Public Water System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Clark County Northridge Public Water System serve?

Clark County Northridge Public Water System serves approximately 8,874 people across 2 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Clark County Northridge Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

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†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Clark County Northridge Public Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Clark County Northridge Public Water System serve?
Clark County Northridge Public Water System serves approximately 8,874 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Clark County Northridge Public Water System's water source?
Clark County Northridge 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 Clark County Northridge Public Water System's service area?
The Clark County Northridge Public Water System service area has a median household income of $70,970. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Clark County Northridge Public Water System get its water?
Clark County Northridge 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Clark County Northridge Public Water System Water Report, OH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh1201003/
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