Water System Report OH

Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System

EPA ID: OH5054212 · 3,728 people served · 15 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 3,728 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

3,728
People Served
15
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$78K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$36,476
Median Household Income
154,934
Service Area Population
53%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $36,476 and an estimated 154,934 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 53% 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

Jackson/milton Metro Water District 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

69 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 93% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 29 detections recorded. 13 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 12 exceed state limits.

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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $760
PFAS Treatment $480
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,640

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,640 (one-time) vs. $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

Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System (EPA ID: OH5054212) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 3,728 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 15 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System (OH5054212) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System serve?

Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System serves approximately 3,728 people across 15 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
87
Detections
5
Latest sample
8/19/2025
Highest analyte
PFOS: 7.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 7.9 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBA 5.5 ppt
PFHxS 3.7 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
37
Unknown Material
1,486
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,728
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

Should I use a water filter?
Jackson/milton Metro Water District 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 Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System serve?
Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System serves approximately 3,728 people with drinking water across 15 ZIP codes.
What is Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System's water source?
Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System's service area?
The Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System service area has a median household income of $36,476. EPA EJScreen data classifies 53% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Jackson/milton Metro Water District Public Water System get its water?
Jackson/milton Metro Water District 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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