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Aqua Ohio - Midvale

EPA ID: OH7900612 · 2,147 people served · 7 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Aqua Ohio - Midvale shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 2,147 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
2,147
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$152K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Ohio - Midvale Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$66,112
Median Household Income
98,653
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
56th
Poverty Percentile
63th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Ohio - Midvale serves a community with a median household income of $66,112 and an estimated 98,653 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: 34% 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

Aqua Ohio - Midvale'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
63th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
59th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Tuscarawas 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 63th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

69 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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Columbus Grove Village
2,137 people
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Creston Village
2,171 people
B 1 violation
C 0 violations
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2,189 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,371
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $171
PFAS Treatment $143
Total Estimated Cost $2,886

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,886 (one-time) vs. $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

Aqua Ohio - Midvale (EPA ID: OH7900612) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 2,147 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Aqua Ohio - Midvale (OH7900612) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Ohio - Midvale water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Aqua Ohio - Midvale has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Aqua Ohio - Midvale serve?

Aqua Ohio - Midvale serves approximately 2,147 people across 7 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Aqua Ohio - Midvale 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
968
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 2,147
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

Is water from Aqua Ohio - Midvale safe to drink?
Aqua Ohio - Midvale has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Aqua Ohio - Midvale 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 - Midvale serve?
Aqua Ohio - Midvale serves approximately 2,147 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Aqua Ohio - Midvale's water source?
Aqua Ohio - Midvale draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Ohio - Midvale's service area?
The Aqua Ohio - Midvale service area has a median household income of $66,112. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Aqua Ohio - Midvale get its water?
Aqua Ohio - Midvale'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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3

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