Current Noncompliance OH 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Grand Lake Estates

EPA ID: OH5400312 ยท 103 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Grand Lake Estates (OH5400312): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Grand Lake Estates, 1 open violation, 103 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

103
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$185K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grand Lake Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$72,106
Median Household Income
20,170
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Grand Lake Estates have a median household income of $72,106 and about 20,170 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% 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

Grand Lake Estates'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $800

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 $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $800 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Grand Lake Estates (EPA ID: OH5400312) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 103 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 45822 in Celina.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 23, 2026 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved
January 20, 2026 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved

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) 6 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Treatment Technique 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL โ€” Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))

Irritation & DBP formation at high levels At-risk groups: kidney dialysis patients (dialysis water must be dechlorinated).

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Grand Lake Estates (OH5400312) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grand Lake Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Grand Lake Estates serve?

Grand Lake Estates serves approximately 103 people across 1 ZIP code in Ohio.

Where does Grand Lake Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 8 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 Grand Lake Estates serve? ▼
Grand Lake Estates serves approximately 103 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Grand Lake Estates's water source? ▼
Grand Lake Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Grand Lake Estates's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Grand Lake Estates? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Grand Lake Estates have a median household income of $72,106 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Grand Lake Estates get its water? ▼
Grand Lake Estates'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Grand Lake Estates (OH): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh5400312/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Grand Lake Estates (OH): 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh5400312/}
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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

Grand Lake Estates (EPA ID: OH5400312) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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