Water System Report OH

Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200

EPA ID: OH8704203 ยท 9,629 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 (OH8704203): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 9,629 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 81
Avg Safety Score
9,629
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$208K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$81,786
Median Household Income
63,638
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
36th
Poverty Percentile
52th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 serves a community with a median household income of $81,786 and an estimated 63,638 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
54th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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. 2 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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,800 (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

Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 (EPA ID: OH8704203) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 9,629 people from surface water sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (81/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 5 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 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

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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 Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 (OH8704203) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 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 Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 serve?

Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 serves approximately 9,629 people across 5 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Where does Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
1
Latest sample
9/19/2023
Highest analyte
PFHxA: 3.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxA 3.1 ppt โ€” โ€”

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 Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 safe to drink?
Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 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?
Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 serve?
Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 serves approximately 9,629 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200's water source?
Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200's service area?
The Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 service area has a median household income of $81,786. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 get its water?
Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 Water Report, OH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh8704203/
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