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Aurora City - Portage Public Water System

EPA ID: OH6700003 · 191 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Unlike many utilities its size, Aurora City - Portage Public Water System carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 191 people.

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

191
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$273K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aurora City - Portage Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$98,974
Median Household Income
41,212
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aurora City - Portage Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $98,974 and an estimated 41,212 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% 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

Aurora City - Portage 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
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 52% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Aurora City - Portage Public Water System (EPA ID: OH6700003) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 191 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

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 Aurora City - Portage Public Water System (OH6700003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aurora City - Portage Public Water System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Aurora City - Portage Public Water System serve?

Aurora City - Portage Public Water System serves approximately 191 people across 2 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Aurora City - Portage 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
0
Unknown Material
115
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 191
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?
Aurora City - Portage 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 Aurora City - Portage Public Water System serve?
Aurora City - Portage Public Water System serves approximately 191 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Aurora City - Portage Public Water System's water source?
Aurora City - Portage 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 Aurora City - Portage Public Water System's service area?
The Aurora City - Portage Public Water System service area has a median household income of $98,974. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aurora City - Portage Public Water System get its water?
Aurora City - Portage 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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