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

Surface water 1,305,946 people served
0 violations

Columbus-Hap Cremean Wtp

Surface water 446,812 people served
0 violations

Columbus-Dublin Road Wtp

Surface water 331,072 people served
0 violations

Del-Co Water Company, Inc.

Surface water 150,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.82 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Columbus-Parsons Avenue Wtp

Groundwater 119,329 people served
0 violations

Delaware City Pws

Surface water 43,895 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Del-Co Water Co/Alum Cr.Plant

Surface water 29,928 people served
0 violations

Del-Co Water/Olentangy Plant

Surface water 29,928 people served
0 violations

Marysville City Pws

Surface water 25,571 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sutphen Corporation

1 health-based
Groundwater 160 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Darree Fields Pws

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Vineyard Christian Fellowship-Avery Pws

Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations

Fellowship Baptist Church-Dublin Pws

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Russian Baptist Church

1 health-based
Groundwater 80 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Shamrock Lane Development Pws

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Amlin United Meth. Church - New Life Ctr

Groundwater 71 people served
0 violations

Rager Road Church Of Christ Pws

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Club Ohio Training Facility Pws

Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations

Dublin Millwork Inc

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations

Avery Road Farm Market Pws

Groundwater 43 people served
0 violations

Chemcote Inc Pws

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Amlin United Meth. Church - Chapel

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Dublin Arts Council Pws

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.8 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 43th percentile More violations

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.

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