Water System Report OH

Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System

EPA ID: OH4500812 · 3,415 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System: clean, five years, 3,415 residents.

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

D · 40
Avg Safety Score
3,415
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$263K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$84,051
Median Household Income
34,441
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
46th
Poverty Percentile
64th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $84,051 and an estimated 34,441 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Licking County Harbor Hills 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
46th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Ohio

0 violations
C 2 violations
0 violations
D 7 violations
C 9 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,080
Total Estimated Cost $2,280

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

Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System (EPA ID: OH4500812) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 3,415 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (40/100)

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 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: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System (OH4500812) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System serve?

Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System serves approximately 3,415 people across 5 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System 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
327
Unknown Material
241
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: 3,415
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 Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System safe to drink?
Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System 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?
Licking County Harbor Hills 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 Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System serve?
Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System serves approximately 3,415 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System's water source?
Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System's service area?
The Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System service area has a median household income of $84,051. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Licking County Harbor Hills Public Water System get its water?
Licking County Harbor Hills 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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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