Paw Paw Lake
EPA ID: OH2802211 · 120 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Paw Paw Lake (OH2802211): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Past issues aside, Paw Paw Lake cleared all 2 violations and is compliant today, supplying 120 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Paw Paw Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Paw Paw Lake serves a community with a median household income of $152,213 and an estimated 16,559 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 49% 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?
Paw Paw Lake'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Paw Paw Lake compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
Paw Paw Lake (EPA ID: OH2802211) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 120 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 44022 in Chagrin Falls.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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.
- 44022 - Chagrin Falls
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Paw Paw Lake (OH2802211) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paw Paw Lake water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Paw Paw Lake; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Paw Paw Lake serve?
Paw Paw Lake serves approximately 120 people across 1 ZIP code in Ohio.
Where does Paw Paw Lake get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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What You Can Do
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