Historical Compliance Records OH 6 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Ayersville Water and Sewer District

EPA ID: OH2000903 ยท 2,372 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ayersville Water and Sewer District (OH2000903): 6 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Per the federal file, all 7 violations logged for Ayersville Water and Sewer District carry a resolved status, and around 2,372 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,372
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
7
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$149K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ayersville Water and Sewer District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$72,082
Median Household Income
27,894
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
22%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Ayersville Water and Sewer District have a median household income of $72,082 and about 27,894 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Ayersville Water and Sewer District'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

66 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 3 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Ohio

C 2 violations
C 0 violations
0 violations
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $7,465

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$8,900
10 years
$17,800
20 years
$35,600

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,100 (one-time) vs. $17,800 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

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

System Overview

Ayersville Water and Sewer District (EPA ID: OH2000903) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 2,372 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 43512 in Defiance.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 7 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 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
July 31, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 TTHM Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 TTHM Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 TTHM Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
TTHM MCL Violation 6 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Ayersville Water and Sewer District (OH2000903) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayersville Water and Sewer District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ayersville Water and Sewer District; its 7 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Ayersville Water and Sewer District serve?

Ayersville Water and Sewer District serves approximately 2,372 people across 1 ZIP code in Ohio.

Where does Ayersville Water and Sewer District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 7 recorded violations, 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 Ayersville Water and Sewer District serve? ▼
Ayersville Water and Sewer District serves approximately 2,372 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ayersville Water and Sewer District's water source? ▼
Ayersville Water and Sewer District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ayersville Water and Sewer District's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Ayersville Water and Sewer District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Ayersville Water and Sewer District have a median household income of $72,082 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ayersville Water and Sewer District get its water? ▼
Ayersville Water and Sewer District'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ayersville Water and Sewer District: 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh2000903/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
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  year   = {n.d.},
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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

Ayersville Water and Sewer District (EPA ID: OH2000903) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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