Upper Sandusky City
EPA ID: OH8800511 · 6,698 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Upper Sandusky City (OH8800511): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Upper Sandusky City has stayed completely violation-free for its 6,698 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Upper Sandusky City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Upper Sandusky City serves a community with a median household income of $71,748 and an estimated 10,568 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Upper Sandusky City'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Ohio
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
Upper Sandusky City (EPA ID: OH8800511) is a community water system in Ohio that serves approximately 6,698 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 43351 in Upper Sandusky.
Violation History
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 1 (High 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
- 43351 - Upper Sandusky
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Upper Sandusky City (OH8800511) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper Sandusky City water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Upper Sandusky City 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 Upper Sandusky City serve?
Upper Sandusky City serves approximately 6,698 people across 1 ZIP code in Ohio.
Where does Upper Sandusky City get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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.
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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Upper Sandusky City Water Quality Report, OH. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/oh8800511/
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