Water System Report OH

Ravenna City Public Water System

EPA ID: OH6703211 ยท 16,000 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ravenna City Public Water System (OH6703211): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Ravenna City Public Water System has supplied tap water to 16,000 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 82
Avg Safety Score
16,000
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0037 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$214K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ravenna City Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$77,264
Median Household Income
45,293
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ravenna City Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $77,264 and an estimated 45,293 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Ravenna City 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% 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. 1 detection recorded.

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

C 0 violations
1 violation
C 3 violations
C 6 violations
Defiance City
16,494 people
7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $667
PFAS Treatment $167
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,133

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 $2,133 (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

Ravenna City Public Water System (EPA ID: OH6703211) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 16,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (82/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 3 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
0.0037 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 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ravenna City Public Water System (OH6703211) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ravenna City Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ravenna City 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 Ravenna City Public Water System serve?

Ravenna City Public Water System serves approximately 16,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Ravenna City 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
1
Latest sample
7/12/2023
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.1 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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Ravenna City Public Water System safe to drink?
Ravenna City Public Water System earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Ravenna City 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 Ravenna City Public Water System serve?
Ravenna City Public Water System serves approximately 16,000 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Ravenna City Public Water System's water source?
Ravenna City Public Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ravenna City Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0037 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ravenna City Public Water System's service area?
The Ravenna City Public Water System service area has a median household income of $77,264. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ravenna City Public Water System get its water?
Ravenna City 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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ravenna City Public Water System, OH: Serves 16K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh6703211/
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