Water System Report OH

Jefferson Company W&s District- O

EPA ID: OH4101203 · 340 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Jefferson Company W&s District- O reported no EPA violations for its service population of 340.

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

340
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$131K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jefferson Company W&s District- O Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,120
Median Household Income
29,632
Service Area Population
52%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jefferson Company W&s District- O serves a community with a median household income of $60,120 and an estimated 29,632 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% 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?

Surface Water

Jefferson Company W&s District- O's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jefferson 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

67 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 99% 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. 2 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

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,200

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 $3,200 (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

Jefferson Company W&s District- O (EPA ID: OH4101203) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 340 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Jefferson Company W&s District- O (OH4101203) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson Company W&s District- O water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Jefferson Company W&s District- O has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Jefferson Company W&s District- O serve?

Jefferson Company W&s District- O serves approximately 340 people across 2 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Jefferson Company W&s District- O get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
151
Unknown Material
0
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: 340
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?
Jefferson Company W&s District- O meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Jefferson Company W&s District- O serve?
Jefferson Company W&s District- O serves approximately 340 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Jefferson Company W&s District- O's water source?
Jefferson Company W&s District- O draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jefferson Company W&s District- O's service area?
The Jefferson Company W&s District- O service area has a median household income of $60,120. EPA EJScreen data classifies 52% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Jefferson Company W&s District- O get its water?
Jefferson Company W&s District- O's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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