Water System Report OH

Little Hocking Water Association, Inc.

EPA ID: OH8400212 ยท 9,892 people served ยท 10 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. (OH8400212): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. carries zero EPA violations in five years - a spotless record for a utility serving 9,892 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 76
Avg Safety Score
9,892
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0042 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$171K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$64,406
Median Household Income
31,737
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
59th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $64,406 and an estimated 31,737 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: 41% 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

Little Hocking Water Association, Inc.'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
83th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
51th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 83th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% 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. 8 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 exceed 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,080
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $180
Water Filtration $120
Total Estimated Cost $1,780

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 $1,780 (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

Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. (EPA ID: OH8400212) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 9,892 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 10 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (76/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 7 of 10 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

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
0.0042 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 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. (OH8400212) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. 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 Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. serve?

Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. serves approximately 9,892 people across 10 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. safe to drink?
Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. serve?
Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. serves approximately 9,892 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Little Hocking Water Association, Inc.'s water source?
Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Little Hocking Water Association, Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0042 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Little Hocking Water Association, Inc.'s service area?
The Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. service area has a median household income of $64,406. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. get its water?
Little Hocking Water Association, Inc.'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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