Water System Report OH

Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200

EPA ID: OH8704203 · 9,629 people served · 7 ZIP codes

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 Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 55
Avg Safety Score
9,629
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$215K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 6 (2022) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$78,835
Median Household Income
99,466
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
34th
Poverty Percentile
51th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 serves a community with a median household income of $78,835 and an estimated 99,466 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.

🌊 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
56th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 72% 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. 10 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Ohio

C 6 violations
City of Jackson
9,691 people
C 3 violations
0 violations
Bellbrook Water Works
9,475 people
D 5 violations
Shelby City
9,453 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,029
Radon Mitigation $629
PFAS Treatment $286
Water Filtration $86
Total Estimated Cost $2,029

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 $2,029 (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 7 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (55/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 5 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs 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 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?

Based on EPA records, Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

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 7 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

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
564
Unknown Material
2,414
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: 9,629
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 Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 safe to drink?
Northwestern W and Sd - Oregon Wtln 200 has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
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 7 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 $78,835. 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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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