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Bethel Township Water System Public Water System

EPA ID: OH5502703 · 521 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Bethel Township Water System Public Water System — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 521 residents.

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

521
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bethel Township Water System Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,278
Median Household Income
37,274
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bethel Township Water System Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $78,278 and an estimated 37,274 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bethel Township Water System Public Water System'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

System Overview

Bethel Township Water System Public Water System (EPA ID: OH5502703) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 521 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 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 Bethel Township Water System Public Water System (OH5502703) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethel Township Water System Public Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bethel Township Water System Public Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bethel Township Water System Public Water System serve?

Bethel Township Water System Public Water System serves approximately 521 people across 2 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Bethel Township Water System Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
232
Unknown Material
4
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 521
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?
Bethel Township Water System 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 Bethel Township Water System Public Water System serve?
Bethel Township Water System Public Water System serves approximately 521 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bethel Township Water System Public Water System's water source?
Bethel Township Water System Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bethel Township Water System Public Water System's service area?
The Bethel Township Water System Public Water System service area has a median household income of $78,278. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bethel Township Water System Public Water System get its water?
Bethel Township Water System Public Water System'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.
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