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Portage County Wr - Rivermoor

EPA ID: OH6705312 · 339 people served · 2 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Portage County Wr - Rivermoor delivers safe water to 339 residents.

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

339
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$176K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Portage County Wr - Rivermoor Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,236
Median Household Income
45,034
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Portage County Wr - Rivermoor serves a community with a median household income of $68,236 and an estimated 45,034 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

Portage County Wr - Rivermoor'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Portage 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

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 85% 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. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $550
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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 $2,300 (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

Portage County Wr - Rivermoor (EPA ID: OH6705312) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 339 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Portage County Wr - Rivermoor (OH6705312) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portage County Wr - Rivermoor water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Portage County Wr - Rivermoor has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Portage County Wr - Rivermoor serve?

Portage County Wr - Rivermoor serves approximately 339 people across 2 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Portage County Wr - Rivermoor 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
114
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: 339
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?
Portage County Wr - Rivermoor meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Portage County Wr - Rivermoor serve?
Portage County Wr - Rivermoor serves approximately 339 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Portage County Wr - Rivermoor's water source?
Portage County Wr - Rivermoor draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Portage County Wr - Rivermoor's service area?
The Portage County Wr - Rivermoor service area has a median household income of $68,236. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Portage County Wr - Rivermoor get its water?
Portage County Wr - Rivermoor'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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