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Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System

EPA ID: OH5701503 ยท 83,033 people served ยท 13 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System (OH5701503): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. With a five-year violation-free history, Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System delivers safe water to 83,033 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 49
Avg Safety Score
83,033
People Served
13
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$53,824
Median Household Income
232,621
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
48th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $53,824 and an estimated 232,621 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Montgomery County Water Services 2 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
49th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
79th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 79th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

63 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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 70 detections recorded. 16 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Ohio

Warren County
81,975 people
D 2 violations
B 1 violation
Aqua Ohio - Mentor
74,500 people
B 1 violation
B 3 violations
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $3,623
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,154
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $208
Total Estimated Cost $6,785

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 $6,785 (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

Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System (EPA ID: OH5701503) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 83,033 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 13 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (49/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 5 of 13 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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

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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 the full compliance record for Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System (OH5701503) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System serve?

Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System serves approximately 83,033 people across 13 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Montgomery County Water Services 2 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
116
Detections
8
Latest sample
5/6/2024
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 9.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 9.4 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFOS 7.6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxA 5.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 3.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 3 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System safe to drink?
Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Montgomery County Water Services 2 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 Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System serve?
Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System serves approximately 83,033 people with drinking water across 13 ZIP codes.
What is Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System's water source?
Montgomery County Water Services 2 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 Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System's service area?
The Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System service area has a median household income of $53,824. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Montgomery County Water Services 2 Public Water System get its water?
Montgomery County Water Services 2 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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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