Water System Report OH

Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System

EPA ID: OH3500912 · 107 people served · 31 ZIP codes

Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 107 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

107
People Served
31
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,484
Median Household Income
299,334
Service Area Population
52%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
87%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $50,484 and an estimated 299,334 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 52% 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?

Groundwater

Genacross Family and Youth Services 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lucas County, Ohio rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 86% 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. 31 detections recorded.

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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $677
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $310
Total Estimated Cost $1,887

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 $1,887 (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

Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System (EPA ID: OH3500912) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 107 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 31 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

This system serves 31 ZIP codes:

43601 · 43603 · 43604 · 43605 · 43606 43607 · 43608 · 43609 · 43610 · 43611 43612 · 43613 · 43614 · 43615 · 43617 43620 · 43623 · 43635 · 43652 · 43654 43656 · 43657 · 43659 · 43660 · 43661 43666 · 43667 · 43681 · 43682 · 43697 43699

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System (OH3500912) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System serve?

Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System serves approximately 107 people across 31 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
9
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 70
Reported to Ohio

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Genacross Family and Youth Services 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 Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System serve?
Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System serves approximately 107 people with drinking water across 31 ZIP codes.
What is Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System's water source?
Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System's service area?
The Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System service area has a median household income of $50,484. EPA EJScreen data classifies 52% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Genacross Family and Youth Services Public Water System get its water?
Genacross Family and Youth Services 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.
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