Huber Heights Public Water System
EPA ID: OH5703612 · 43,439 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Huber Heights Public Water System (OH5703612): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Huber Heights Public Water System has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 43,439 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Huber Heights Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Huber Heights Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $75,097 and an estimated 130,506 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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?
Huber Heights 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 72th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 11 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Huber Heights Public Water System (EPA ID: OH5703612) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 43,439 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (49/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 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
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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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 Huber Heights Public Water System (OH5703612) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huber Heights Public Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Huber Heights 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 Huber Heights Public Water System serve?
Huber Heights Public Water System serves approximately 43,439 people across 4 ZIP codes in Ohio.
Where does Huber Heights Public Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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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