Cleveland Public Water System
EPA ID: OH1801212 · 1,308,955 people served · 64 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cleveland Public Water System (OH1801212): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Cleveland Public Water System carries 1 resolved violation in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 1,308,955 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cleveland Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Cleveland Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $75,737 and an estimated 1,506,931 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Cleveland 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Cleveland Public Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 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. 15 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Ohio
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Cleveland Public Water System (EPA ID: OH1801212) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 1,308,955 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 64 ZIP codes across 34 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (74/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 54 of 64 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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
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 2 (Moderate 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
This system serves 64 ZIP codes:
44017 · 44022 · 44026 · 44040 · 44056 44067 · 44070 · 44072 · 44087 · 44102 44103 · 44104 · 44105 · 44106 · 44107 44108 · 44109 · 44110 · 44111 · 44112 44113 · 44114 · 44115 · 44116 · 44117 44118 · 44119 · 44120 · 44121 · 44122 44123 · 44124 · 44125 · 44126 · 44127 44128 · 44129 · 44130 · 44131 · 44132 44133 · 44134 · 44135 · 44136 · 44137 44138 · 44139 · 44140 · 44141 · 44142 44143 · 44144 · 44145 · 44146 · 44147 44149 · 44202 · 44212 · 44233 · 44236 44256 · 44264 · 44280 · 44286
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cleveland Public Water System (OH1801212) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cleveland Public Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cleveland Public Water System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Cleveland Public Water System serve?
Cleveland Public Water System serves approximately 1,308,955 people across 64 ZIP codes in Ohio.
Where does Cleveland 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.
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 →
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.
- #34 / 50 Most Disadvantaged Populations Served (Ohio)
- #12 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Ohio)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cleveland Public Water System (OH): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh1801212/
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What You Can Do
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