Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System
EPA ID: OH4564712 · 2,746 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System (OH4564712): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System has 2 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 2,746 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $84,930 and an estimated 19,852 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Buckeye Lake, Village of 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Ohio
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System (EPA ID: OH4564712) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 2,746 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2026 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 24, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0014 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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 the full compliance record for Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System (OH4564712) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 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 Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System serve?
Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System serves approximately 2,746 people across 4 ZIP codes in Ohio.
Where does Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
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