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Lake County East Water Subdistrict

EPA ID: OH4302911 ยท 40,656 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lake County East Water Subdistrict (OH4302911): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Lake County East Water Subdistrict has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 40,656 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
40,656
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$194K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake County East Water Subdistrict Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$75,452
Median Household Income
98,375
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
48th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake County East Water Subdistrict serves a community with a median household income of $75,452 and an estimated 98,375 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lake County East Water Subdistrict'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
58th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Ohio

Portsmouth City
40,475 people
C 3 violations
0 violations
Western Water Company
39,508 people
D 1 violation
C 1 violation
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,350
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,750

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.

System Overview

Lake County East Water Subdistrict (EPA ID: OH4302911) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 40,656 people from surface water sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 4 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 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 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Lake County East Water Subdistrict (OH4302911) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake County East Water Subdistrict water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lake County East Water Subdistrict 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 Lake County East Water Subdistrict serve?

Lake County East Water Subdistrict serves approximately 40,656 people across 4 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Lake County East Water Subdistrict get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Lake County East Water Subdistrict safe to drink?
Lake County East Water Subdistrict earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Lake County East Water Subdistrict meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake County East Water Subdistrict serve?
Lake County East Water Subdistrict serves approximately 40,656 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Lake County East Water Subdistrict's water source?
Lake County East Water Subdistrict draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake County East Water Subdistrict's service area?
The Lake County East Water Subdistrict service area has a median household income of $75,452. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lake County East Water Subdistrict get its water?
Lake County East Water Subdistrict'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lake County East Water Subdistrict, OH: Serves 41K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh4302911/
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