Akron City Public Water System
EPA ID: OH7700011 · 280,000 people served · 31 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Akron City Public Water System (OH7700011): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Akron City Public Water System's record shows 1 remedied violation - all cleared, currently compliant, 280,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Akron City Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Akron City Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $68,294 and an estimated 544,974 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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?
Akron 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Akron City Public Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 57 detections recorded. 26 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Akron City Public Water System (EPA ID: OH7700011) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 280,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 31 ZIP codes across 13 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (49/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 19 of 31 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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00267 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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
This system serves 31 ZIP codes:
44056 · 44203 · 44221 · 44223 · 44224 44236 · 44240 · 44260 · 44262 · 44264 44278 · 44281 · 44286 · 44301 · 44302 44303 · 44304 · 44305 · 44306 · 44307 44308 · 44310 · 44311 · 44312 · 44313 44314 · 44319 · 44320 · 44321 · 44325 44333
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Akron City Public Water System (OH7700011) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Akron City Public Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Akron City Public Water System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Akron City Public Water System serve?
Akron City Public Water System serves approximately 280,000 people across 31 ZIP codes in Ohio.
Where does Akron 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.
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 →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #42 / 100 Highest Exposure Burden (U.S.)
- #9 / 10 Most Unresolved Health Violations (Ohio)
- #19 / 50 Most Disadvantaged Populations Served (Ohio)
- #1 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Ohio)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Akron City Public Water System (OH): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh7700011/
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