Island Creek Homeowners
EPA ID: OH5001812 · 50 people served · 5 ZIP codes
Over five tracked years, Island Creek Homeowners has stayed completely violation-free for its 50 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 5 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Island Creek Homeowners Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Island Creek Homeowners serves a community with a median household income of $75,694 and an estimated 7,806 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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?
Island Creek Homeowners'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.
About 1% of homes in Portage 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
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
Island Creek Homeowners (EPA ID: OH5001812) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 50 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
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 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 additional ZIPs 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 Island Creek Homeowners (OH5001812) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Island Creek Homeowners water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Island Creek Homeowners has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Island Creek Homeowners serve?
Island Creek Homeowners serves approximately 50 people across 5 ZIP codes in Ohio.
Where does Island Creek Homeowners get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Check your specific ZIP code
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Contact your utility
Island Creek Homeowners (EPA ID: OH5001812) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.