Monitoring Violations OH

Sebring Village Public Water System

EPA ID: OH5001911 · 6,058 people served · 5 ZIP codes

6 open EPA findings remain on record at Sebring Village Public Water System — the utility supplies approximately 6,058 people.

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

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
6,058
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00401 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$159K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 2 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sebring Village Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$62,738
Median Household Income
44,692
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
58th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sebring Village Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $62,738 and an estimated 44,692 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 32% 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?

Surface Water

Sebring Village Public Water System'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
54th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
46th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Sebring Village Public Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Fecal Coliform at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli at 1 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt, PFBS: 2.1 ppt, PFHxS: 0.14 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.7 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Port Clinton City
6,056 people
0 violations
B 6 violations
Newton Falls City
6,109 people
C 5 violations
D 2 violations
Granville, Village of
5,946 people
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $960
Radon Mitigation $560
Water Filtration $120
PFAS Treatment $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,740

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,740 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

SEBRING VILLAGE PWS (EPA ID: OH5001911) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 6,058 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (67/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

6 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2023 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
E. coli Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
44672 0.00401 mg/L No N/A

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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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 Sebring Village Public Water System (OH5001911) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sebring Village Public Water System water safe to drink?

Sebring Village Public Water System has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Sebring Village Public Water System serve?

Sebring Village Public Water System serves approximately 6,058 people across 5 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Sebring Village Public Water System 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
87

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

7
Confirmed Lead
20
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,566
Unknown Material
759
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 6,058
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 Sebring Village Public Water System safe to drink?
Sebring Village Public Water System has a C safety grade based on 6 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Sebring Village Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Fecal Coliform, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, E. coli. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Sebring Village Public Water System serve?
Sebring Village Public Water System serves approximately 6,058 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Sebring Village Public Water System's water source?
Sebring Village Public Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sebring Village Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00401 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sebring Village Public Water System's service area?
The Sebring Village Public Water System service area has a median household income of $62,738. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sebring Village Public Water System get its water?
Sebring Village Public Water System'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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