Water System Report OH

Lynchburg Village Public Water System

EPA ID: OH3600915 · 1,515 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lynchburg Village Public Water System (OH3600915): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Lynchburg Village Public Water System has stayed completely violation-free for its 1,515 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
1,515
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lynchburg Village Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$64,216
Median Household Income
31,032
Service Area Population
56%
Disadvantaged Population
67th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lynchburg Village Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $64,216 and an estimated 31,032 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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

Lynchburg Village 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
37th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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. 1 detection 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $667
Flood Insurance $400
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $1,233

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 $1,233 (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

Lynchburg Village Public Water System (EPA ID: OH3600915) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 1,515 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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
0.0007 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 Lynchburg Village Public Water System (OH3600915) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lynchburg Village Public Water System water safe to drink?

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

Lynchburg Village Public Water System serves approximately 1,515 people across 3 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Lynchburg Village Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Lynchburg Village Public Water System safe to drink?
Lynchburg Village Public Water System has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Lynchburg Village 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 Lynchburg Village Public Water System serve?
Lynchburg Village Public Water System serves approximately 1,515 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Lynchburg Village Public Water System's water source?
Lynchburg Village Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lynchburg Village Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lynchburg Village Public Water System's service area?
The Lynchburg Village Public Water System service area has a median household income of $64,216. EPA EJScreen data classifies 56% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lynchburg Village Public Water System get its water?
Lynchburg Village 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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