Covington Village Public Water System
EPA ID: OH5500112 · 2,718 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Covington Village Public Water System (OH5500112): 2 violations on record since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Covington Village Public Water System accumulated 2 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 2,718 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Covington Village Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Covington Village Public Water System have a median household income of $64,239 and about 5,338 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Covington Village 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Covington Village Public Water System (EPA ID: OH5500112) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 2,718 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 45318 in Covington.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 2, 2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0009 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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 45318 - Covington
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Covington Village Public Water System (OH5500112) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Covington Village Public Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Covington Village Public Water System; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Covington Village Public Water System serve?
Covington Village Public Water System serves approximately 2,718 people across 1 ZIP code in Ohio.
Where does Covington Village Public Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Covington Village Public Water System (OH): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh5500112/
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