Chardon Woods of Journey
EPA ID: OH2804212 · 650 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Chardon Woods of Journey (OH2804212): 2 past health-based violations, since resolved. Past issues aside, Chardon Woods of Journey cleared all 6 violations and is compliant today, supplying 650 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Chardon Woods of Journey Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Chardon Woods of Journey serves a community with a median household income of $104,808 and an estimated 24,376 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Chardon Woods of Journey'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 Chardon Woods of Journey compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Chardon Woods of Journey (EPA ID: OH2804212) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 650 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 44024 in Chardon.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 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 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Stage 1 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 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment 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.
- 44024 - Chardon
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Chardon Woods of Journey (OH2804212) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chardon Woods of Journey water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Chardon Woods of Journey; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Chardon Woods of Journey serve?
Chardon Woods of Journey serves approximately 650 people across 1 ZIP code in Ohio.
Where does Chardon Woods of Journey get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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