Water Quality in Columbus, OH (43081)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 43081.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was 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 36% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

65,020

Population

45

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (45)

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/Olentangy Plant

Surface water 29,928 people served
0 violations

Del-Co Water Co/Alum Cr.Plant

Surface water 29,928 people served
0 violations

Aqua Ohio - Lawrence County

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 8,130 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Aqua Ohio - Blacklick

Groundwater 7,100 people served
0 violations

Aqua Ohio - Huber Ridge Pws

Groundwater 6,950 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Aqua Ohio - Lake Darby

Groundwater 3,562 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Aqua Ohio - Worthington Hills Pws

Groundwater 2,500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Aqua Ohio - Preble County

Purchased surface water 1,748 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Aqua Ohio - Lake White Pws

Purchased groundwater 1,229 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mgr,Westerville Estates Mhp

Groundwater 925 people served
0 violations

Aqua Ohio - Timberbrook Pw

Groundwater 865 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Save-A-Lot Market-Ashland Road

Groundwater 650 people served
0 violations

Taco Bell-Buckeye Lake

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Prairie Oaks North Pws

Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations

Prairie Oaks South Pws

Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations

Slate Run-Shady Grove

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Chestnut Ridge Metro Park Shop Pws

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Blendon Dairy Treats

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Taco Bell Store 16113

Groundwater 285 people served
0 violations

Glacier Ridge Metro Park Pws

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Indian Ridge Area-North Pws

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Supt,Central College School

Groundwater 184 people served
0 violations

Rocky Fork Metro Park - Small Restroom

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Vans Valley Community Church

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Rolling Ridge Water Co.

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Slate Run-Buzzards Roost

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Supt,Ohio Home For Aged & Deaf

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Rocky Fork Metro Park - Main Restroom

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Midwest Pride Retail Sto

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Pine Kirk Care Center

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations

Opa Greek Llc

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations

Victinas Restaurant

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Classic Pizza Inc.

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Prairie Oaks Visitor Center Pws

All resolved
Groundwater 37 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Blendon Hall Motel

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Prattstone

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Clear Creek Metro Park Barnebey Center P

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Pickerington Ponds-Bowen

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Clear Creek Metro Park-Benua House Pws

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Columbus (43081) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2.

Fewer violations 36th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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