Water Quality in Columbus, OH (43016)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 43016.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.
More violations than 43% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
46,362
Population
23
Water Systems
3
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)
Columbus Public Water System
Columbus-Hap Cremean Wtp
Columbus-Dublin Road Wtp
Del-Co Water Company, Inc.
Columbus-Parsons Avenue Wtp
Delaware City Pws
Del-Co Water Co/Alum Cr.Plant
Del-Co Water/Olentangy Plant
Marysville City Pws
Sutphen Corporation
1 health-basedDarree Fields Pws
Vineyard Christian Fellowship-Avery Pws
Fellowship Baptist Church-Dublin Pws
Russian Baptist Church
1 health-basedShamrock Lane Development Pws
Amlin United Meth. Church - New Life Ctr
Rager Road Church Of Christ Pws
Club Ohio Training Facility Pws
Dublin Millwork Inc
Avery Road Farm Market Pws
Chemcote Inc Pws
Amlin United Meth. Church - Chapel
Dublin Arts Council Pws
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Columbus (43016) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.