Health Violations Found OH 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Waynesville Village Public Water System

EPA ID: OH8302012 · 4,100 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Current EPA status: Waynesville Village Public Water System, 53 open violations, 4,100 people served.

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

D · 48
Avg Safety Score
4,100
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
70
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
11
Contaminants Flagged
$238K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 3 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Waynesville Village Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$79,175
Median Household Income
12,233
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Waynesville Village Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $79,175 and an estimated 12,233 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Waynesville Village 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Warren County, Ohio rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Waynesville Village Public Water System compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 25 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 19 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Radium-228 at 9 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

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 →

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Ohio

Bluffton Village
4,125 people
D 1 violation
South Point Village
4,133 people
C 1 violation
D 3 violations
Aqua Ohio - Masury
4,016 people
0 violations
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS (EPA ID: OH8302012) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 4,100 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (48/100)

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

Violation History

3 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 53 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 25, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 12, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 4, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 17, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 14, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Unresolved
February 17, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
February 12, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 24, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Radium-228 Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 25 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 19 Yes
Radium-228 Radionuclides 9 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
45068 0.0016 mg/L No N/A

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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Waynesville Village Public Water System (OH8302012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waynesville Village Public Water System water safe to drink?

Waynesville Village Public Water System has recorded 3 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Waynesville Village Public Water System serve?

Waynesville Village Public Water System serves approximately 4,100 people across 2 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Waynesville Village Public Water System 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.

Samples collected
58

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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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
1,754
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,100
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 Waynesville Village Public Water System safe to drink?
Waynesville Village Public Water System has a D safety grade based on 70 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Waynesville Village Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Waynesville Village Public Water System serve?
Waynesville Village Public Water System serves approximately 4,100 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Waynesville Village Public Water System's water source?
Waynesville Village Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Waynesville Village Public Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Waynesville Village Public Water System's service area?
The Waynesville Village Public Water System service area has a median household income of $79,175. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Waynesville Village Public Water System get its water?
Waynesville Village 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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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