Berlin Water Company
EPA ID: OH3800012 · 1,896 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Berlin Water Company (OH3800012): 4 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 4 violations as unresolved at Berlin Water Company - roughly 1,896 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Berlin Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Berlin Water Company have a median household income of $78,545 and about 27,628 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Berlin Water Company's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Berlin Water Company (EPA ID: OH3800012) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 1,896 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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 17, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 13, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 27, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 26, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 2, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 5 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0012 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 available EPA compliance records for Berlin Water Company (OH3800012) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Berlin Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Berlin Water Company serve?
Berlin Water Company serves approximately 1,896 people across 2 ZIP codes in Ohio.
Where does Berlin Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Berlin Water Company (OH): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh3800012/
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