Current Noncompliance OH

Portage County Wr - Rivermoor

EPA ID: OH6705312 ยท 339 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Portage County Wr - Rivermoor (OH6705312): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Portage County Wr - Rivermoor shows 2 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 339 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

339
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$192K
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

$75,261
Median Household Income
12,733
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Portage County Wr - Rivermoor serves a community with a median household income of $75,261 and an estimated 12,733 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง 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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Portage County Wr - Rivermoor compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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 serves ZIP code 44260 in Mogadore.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 5, 2026 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 24, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No

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.

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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 Portage County Wr - Rivermoor (OH6705312) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portage County Wr - Rivermoor water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Portage County Wr - Rivermoor serve?

Portage County Wr - Rivermoor serves approximately 339 people across 1 ZIP code in Ohio.

Where does Portage County Wr - Rivermoor get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Portage County Wr - Rivermoor's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Portage County Wr - Rivermoor serve?
Portage County Wr - Rivermoor serves approximately 339 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
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 $75,261. 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Portage County Wr - Rivermoor (OH): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh6705312/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Portage County Wr - Rivermoor (EPA ID: OH6705312) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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