Ross County Water Company Inc.
EPA ID: OH7101412 · 35,345 people served · 17 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ross County Water Company Inc. (OH7101412): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Ross County Water Company Inc.'s five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 35,345 residents year after year.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ross County Water Company Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ross County Water Company Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $57,761 and an estimated 136,110 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 47% 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?
Ross County Water Company Inc.'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 13 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Ross County Water Company Inc. (EPA ID: OH7101412) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 35,345 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 17 ZIP codes across 17 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0018 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 1 (High 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
- 43115 - Clarksburg
- 43135 - Laurelville
- 43152 - South Bloomingville
- 43160 - Washington Court House
- 43164 - Williamsport
- 45123 - Greenfield
- 45601 - Chillicothe
- 45612 - Bainbridge
- 45622 - Creola
- 45628 - Frankfort
- 45644 - Kingston
- 45647 - Londonderry
- 45651 - Mc Arthur
- 45654 - New Plymouth
- 45672 - Ray
- 45681 - South Salem
- 45690 - Waverly
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ross County Water Company Inc. (OH7101412) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ross County Water Company Inc. water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ross County Water Company Inc. 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 Ross County Water Company Inc. serve?
Ross County Water Company Inc. serves approximately 35,345 people across 17 ZIP codes in Ohio.
Where does Ross County Water Company Inc. get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ross County Water Company Inc., OH: Serves 35K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh7101412/
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