Current Noncompliance OH 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Obetz Village Public Water System

EPA ID: OH2502212 ยท 3,167 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Obetz Village Public Water System (OH2502212): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 3 violations as unresolved at Obetz Village Public Water System - roughly 3,167 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,167
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$195K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$71,842
Median Household Income
61,575
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
39%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Obetz Village Public Water System have a median household income of $71,842 and about 61,575 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 39% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Obetz Village Public Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated 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

51 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 75% 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. 12 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state action level (not an enforceable limit)); check current state rules: PFOA: 12 ppt, PFOS: 12 ppt, PFBS: 2100 ppt, PFHxS: 140 ppt, HFPO-DA: 700 ppt
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

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3 violations
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1 violation
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $800 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Obetz Village Public Water System (EPA ID: OH2502212) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 3,167 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

3 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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 14, 2026 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 29, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 3 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0012 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 available EPA compliance records for Obetz Village Public Water System (OH2502212) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obetz Village Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Obetz Village Public Water System serve?

Obetz Village Public Water System serves approximately 3,167 people across 2 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Obetz Village Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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 Obetz Village Public Water System serve? ▼
Obetz Village Public Water System serves approximately 3,167 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Obetz Village Public Water System's water source? ▼
Obetz Village Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Obetz Village Public Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0012 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). 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 Obetz Village Public Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Obetz Village Public Water System have a median household income of $71,842 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 39% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Obetz Village Public Water System get its water? ▼
Obetz Village Public Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. 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.). Obetz Village Public Water System (OH): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh2502212/
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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

Obetz Village Public Water System (EPA ID: OH2502212) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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