Obetz Satellite 6 Public Water System
EPA ID: OH2566512 · 1,317 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Obetz Satellite 6 Public Water System (OH2566512): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Obetz Satellite 6 Public Water System shows 3 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 1,317 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Obetz Satellite 6 Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Obetz Satellite 6 Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $59,237 and an estimated 48,998 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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?
Obetz Satellite 6 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Obetz Satellite 6 Public Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 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. 12 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Obetz Satellite 6 Public Water System (EPA ID: OH2566512) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 1,317 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 5, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 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 | 3 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 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.
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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 Obetz Satellite 6 Public Water System (OH2566512) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Obetz Satellite 6 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 Satellite 6 Public Water System serve?
Obetz Satellite 6 Public Water System serves approximately 1,317 people across 2 ZIP codes in Ohio.
Where does Obetz Satellite 6 Public Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Obetz Satellite 6 Public Water System (OH): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh2566512/
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