Water System Report OH

Laurelville, Vlg of

EPA ID: OH3700512 · 586 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Laurelville, Vlg of: clean, five years, 586 residents.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
586
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Laurelville, Vlg of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$59,469
Median Household Income
5,352
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Laurelville, Vlg of serves a community with a median household income of $59,469 and an estimated 5,352 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Laurelville, Vlg of'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
65th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 65th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

70 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 80% 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. 4 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.
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

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,575

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 $1,575 (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

LAURELVILLE, VLG OF (EPA ID: OH3700512) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 586 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Laurelville, Vlg of (OH3700512) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurelville, Vlg of water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Laurelville, Vlg of has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Laurelville, Vlg of serve?

Laurelville, Vlg of serves approximately 586 people across 4 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Laurelville, Vlg of 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
305
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.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 586
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

Is water from Laurelville, Vlg of safe to drink?
Laurelville, Vlg of 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?
Laurelville, Vlg of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Laurelville, Vlg of serve?
Laurelville, Vlg of serves approximately 586 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Laurelville, Vlg of's water source?
Laurelville, Vlg of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Laurelville, Vlg of's service area?
The Laurelville, Vlg of service area has a median household income of $59,469. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Laurelville, Vlg of get its water?
Laurelville, Vlg of'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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3

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