Current Noncompliance OH

Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System

EPA ID: OH4564712 ยท 2,746 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System (OH4564712): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System number 2 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 2,746 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,746
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$269K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$84,930
Median Household Income
19,852
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
30%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
63th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System have a median household income of $84,930 and about 19,852 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
52th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
33th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Ohio

1 violation
2 violations
2 violations
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

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 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 24, 2024 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) 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 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System serve? ▼
Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System serves approximately 2,746 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System's water source? ▼
Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0014 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System have a median household income of $84,930 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System get its water? ▼
Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System, OH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh4564712/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Buckeye Lake, Village of Public Water System (EPA ID: OH4564712) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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