Tri-county Water Authority
EPA ID: OH3401403 · 2,370 people served · 7 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tri-county Water Authority (OH3401403): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Since the flagged events, Tri-county Water Authority resolved all 2 violations - compliant today, 2,370 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tri-county Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Tri-county Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $60,702 and an estimated 40,457 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% 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?
Tri-county Water Authority'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
Detected Contaminants
How Tri-county Water Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 3 exceed 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
Tri-county Water Authority (EPA ID: OH3401403) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 2,370 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (60/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 7 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0021 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 $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.
- 43901 - Adena
- 43905 - Barton
- 43907 - Cadiz
- 43912 - Bridgeport
- 43917 - Dillonvale
- 43935 - Martins Ferry
- 43950 - Saint Clairsville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Tri-county Water Authority (OH3401403) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tri-county Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Tri-county Water Authority; 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 Tri-county Water Authority serve?
Tri-county Water Authority serves approximately 2,370 people across 7 ZIP codes in Ohio.
Where does Tri-county Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Tri-county Water Authority (OH): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh3401403/
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What You Can Do
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