Gallia Company Rural Water Association
EPA ID: OH2700012 · 20,995 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gallia Company Rural Water Association (OH2700012): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at Gallia Company Rural Water Association shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 20,995 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gallia Company Rural Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Gallia Company Rural Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $54,772 and an estimated 12,669 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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?
Gallia Company Rural Water Association'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds 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
Gallia Company Rural Water Association (EPA ID: OH2700012) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 20,995 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 45631 in Gallipolis.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0018 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.
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.
- 45631 - Gallipolis
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gallia Company Rural Water Association (OH2700012) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gallia Company Rural Water Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Gallia Company Rural Water Association in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Gallia Company Rural Water Association serve?
Gallia Company Rural Water Association serves approximately 20,995 people across 1 ZIP code in Ohio.
Where does Gallia Company Rural Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Gallia Company Rural Water Association: Serves 21K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh2700012/
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