Water System Report OH

Indian Hill City Public Water System

EPA ID: OH3101112 ยท 15,000 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Indian Hill City Public Water System (OH3101112): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Federal monitoring records confirm Indian Hill City Public Water System has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 15,000 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 42
Avg Safety Score
15,000
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00165 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$345K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Indian Hill City Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$99,504
Median Household Income
131,605
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
49th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Indian Hill City Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $99,504 and an estimated 131,605 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: 32% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Indian Hill City Public Water System'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
49th
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

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 37 detections recorded. 9 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 5 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt, PFBS: 2.1 ppt, PFHxS: 0.14 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.7 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Ohio

B 0 violations
1 violation
6 violations
C 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $1,100
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,900 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Indian Hill City Public Water System (EPA ID: OH3101112) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 15,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (42/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 8 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00165 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Indian Hill City Public Water System (OH3101112) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indian Hill City Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Indian Hill City Public Water System 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 Indian Hill City Public Water System serve?

Indian Hill City Public Water System serves approximately 15,000 people across 8 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Indian Hill City Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
58
Detections
8
Latest sample
10/24/2023
Highest analyte
PFOS: 12.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 12.4 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFBA 5.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 4.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 3 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Indian Hill City Public Water System safe to drink?
Indian Hill City Public Water System has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Indian Hill City Public Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Indian Hill City Public Water System serve?
Indian Hill City Public Water System serves approximately 15,000 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Indian Hill City Public Water System's water source?
Indian Hill City Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Indian Hill City Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00165 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Indian Hill City Public Water System's service area?
The Indian Hill City Public Water System service area has a median household income of $99,504. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Indian Hill City Public Water System get its water?
Indian Hill City Public Water System'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Indian Hill City Public Water System, OH: Serves 15K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh3101112/
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1

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3

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