Water System Report OH

Shelly Acres Water Association

EPA ID: OH7004612 · 254 people served · 8 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Shelly Acres Water Association has stayed completely violation-free for its 254 residents.

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

254
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$129K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 8 (2023) to 24 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Shelly Acres Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,537
Median Household Income
94,207
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shelly Acres Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $53,537 and an estimated 94,207 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% 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?

Groundwater

Shelly Acres Water Association'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Richland 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 88% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,450
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,250

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

Shelly Acres Water Association (EPA ID: OH7004612) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 254 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Shelly Acres Water Association (OH7004612) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shelly Acres Water Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Shelly Acres Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Shelly Acres Water Association serve?

Shelly Acres Water Association serves approximately 254 people across 8 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Shelly Acres Water Association 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
105
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: 454
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?
Shelly Acres Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Shelly Acres Water Association serve?
Shelly Acres Water Association serves approximately 254 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Shelly Acres Water Association's water source?
Shelly Acres Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Shelly Acres Water Association's service area?
The Shelly Acres Water Association service area has a median household income of $53,537. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Shelly Acres Water Association get its water?
Shelly Acres Water Association'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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