Current Noncompliance OH

Bradford Village Public Water System

EPA ID: OH1900212 ยท 2,000 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bradford Village Public Water System (OH1900212): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Bradford Village Public Water System shows 1 active EPA violation in the federal database for a service population of approximately 2,000.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 64
Avg Safety Score
2,000
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0078 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$170K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$67,492
Median Household Income
9,714
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bradford Village Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $67,492 and an estimated 9,714 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% 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

Bradford Village 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

70 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bradford Village Public Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Ohio

1 violation
C 8 violations
4 violations
C 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Bradford Village Public Water System (EPA ID: OH1900212) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 2,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (64/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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: 1 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
December 30, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2022 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0078 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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Bradford Village Public Water System (OH1900212) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradford 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 Bradford Village Public Water System serve?

Bradford Village Public Water System serves approximately 2,000 people across 2 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Bradford Village 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Bradford Village Public Water System safe to drink?
Bradford Village Public Water System has a C safety grade based on 2 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Bradford Village Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment 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 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 Bradford Village Public Water System serve?
Bradford Village Public Water System serves approximately 2,000 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bradford Village Public Water System's water source?
Bradford Village Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bradford Village Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0078 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bradford Village Public Water System's service area?
The Bradford Village Public Water System service area has a median household income of $67,492. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bradford Village Public Water System get its water?
Bradford Village 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bradford Village Public Water System (OH): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh1900212/
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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

Bradford Village Public Water System (EPA ID: OH1900212) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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