Water System Report OH

Findlay City Public Water System

EPA ID: OH3200111 ยท 54,040 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Findlay City Public Water System (OH3200111): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Findlay City Public Water System carries zero EPA violations in five years - a spotless record for a utility serving 54,040 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

54,040
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0021 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$188K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,552
Median Household Income
61,406
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
42th
Poverty Percentile
64th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Findlay City Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $66,552 and an estimated 61,406 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Findlay City 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
42th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

71 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Ohio

D 2 violations
D 5 violations
Mansfield City
51,000 people
8 violations
B 7 violations
C 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $880
Flood Insurance $480
Water Filtration $60
Total Estimated Cost $1,420

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

Findlay City Public Water System (EPA ID: OH3200111) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 54,040 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

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
0.0021 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Findlay City Public Water System (OH3200111) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Findlay City Public Water System water safe to drink?

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

Findlay City Public Water System serves approximately 54,040 people across 5 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Findlay City Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

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

Should I use a water filter?
Findlay 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 Findlay City Public Water System serve?
Findlay City Public Water System serves approximately 54,040 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Findlay City Public Water System's water source?
Findlay City Public Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Findlay City Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0021 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Findlay City Public Water System's service area?
The Findlay City Public Water System service area has a median household income of $66,552. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Findlay City Public Water System get its water?
Findlay City 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Findlay City Public Water System, OH: Serves 54K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh3200111/
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