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Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System

EPA ID: OH7704212 ยท 725 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System (OH7704212): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 725 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

725
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0021 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$235K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,082
Median Household Income
19,917
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $89,082 and an estimated 19,917 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: 39% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System'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
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System (EPA ID: OH7704212) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 725 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 44067 in Northfield.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0021 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 Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System (OH7704212) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System 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 Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System serve?

Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System serves approximately 725 people across 1 ZIP code in Ohio.

Where does Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System serve?
Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System serves approximately 725 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System's water source?
Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0021 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System's service area?
The Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System service area has a median household income of $89,082. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System get its water?
Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aqua Ohio - Shepard Hills Public Water System, OH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh7704212/
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