Northern Perry Company.water #2
EPA ID: OH6402703 · 1,802 people served · 1 ZIP code
Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Northern Perry Company.water #2 kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 1,802 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2023) to 8 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Northern Perry Company.water #2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Northern Perry Company.water #2 serves a community with a median household income of $54,388 and an estimated 7,971 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?
Northern Perry Company.water #2'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.
About 1% of homes in Perry County, Ohio rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Northern Perry Company.water #2 (EPA ID: OH6402703) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 1,802 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 43764 in New Lexington.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 43764 — New Lexington
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Northern Perry Company.water #2 (OH6402703) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern Perry Company.water #2 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Northern Perry Company.water #2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Northern Perry Company.water #2 serve?
Northern Perry Company.water #2 serves approximately 1,802 people across 1 ZIP code in Ohio.
Where does Northern Perry Company.water #2 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 →