West Salem Village Public Water System
EPA ID: OH8504311 · 1,410 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for West Salem Village Public Water System (OH8504311): 6 unresolved EPA violations on record. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for West Salem Village Public Water System, 6 violations are listed as unresolved - those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 1,410 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for West Salem Village Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The West Salem Village Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $79,264 and an estimated 10,254 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
West Salem 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How West Salem Village Public Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
West Salem Village Public Water System (EPA ID: OH8504311) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 1,410 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 6 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 19, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 9, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 17, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 13, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0024 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 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: 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 West Salem Village Public Water System (OH8504311) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Salem Village Public Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 6 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does West Salem Village Public Water System serve?
West Salem Village Public Water System serves approximately 1,410 people across 2 ZIP codes in Ohio.
Where does West Salem Village Public Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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