Lebanon Correctional Institution
EPA ID: OH8301012 · 3,410 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lebanon Correctional Institution (OH8301012): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Lebanon Correctional Institution sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 3,410 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lebanon Correctional Institution Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lebanon Correctional Institution serves a community with a median household income of $97,944 and an estimated 43,262 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lebanon Correctional Institution'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Ohio
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
Lebanon Correctional Institution (EPA ID: OH8301012) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 3,410 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 45036 in Lebanon.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0044 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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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.
- 45036 - Lebanon
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lebanon Correctional Institution (OH8301012) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lebanon Correctional Institution water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lebanon Correctional Institution 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 Lebanon Correctional Institution serve?
Lebanon Correctional Institution serves approximately 3,410 people across 1 ZIP code in Ohio.
Where does Lebanon Correctional Institution get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lebanon Correctional Institution Water Quality Report, OH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh8301012/
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