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Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System

EPA ID: OH1800212 · 4,991 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA compliance records for Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System show 4 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 4,991 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
4,991
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$446K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$141,333
Median Household Income
35,464
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $141,333 and an estimated 35,464 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Chagrin Falls Village 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
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cuyahoga County, Ohio rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Chagrin Falls Village 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.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Ohio

C 0 violations
D 1 violation
Byesville
5,104 people
D 7 violations
Ottawa Village
4,863 people
C 2 violations
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System (EPA ID: OH1800212) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 4,991 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

5 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 29, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 27, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved

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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
44022 0.003 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System (OH1800212) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System water safe to drink?

Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System serve?

Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System serves approximately 4,991 people across 2 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
174

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
2,372
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,991
Reported to Ohio

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System safe to drink?
Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System earns a B safety grade with 5 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 1 DBP 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 Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System serve?
Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System serves approximately 4,991 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System's water source?
Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System's service area?
The Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System service area has a median household income of $141,333. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Chagrin Falls Village Public Water System get its water?
Chagrin Falls Village 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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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