Water Quality in Columbus, OH (43123)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 43123.
Active Health Violations
5 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
67,626
Population
55
Water Systems
36
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (55)
Columbus Public Water System
Columbus-Hap Cremean Wtp
Columbus-Dublin Road Wtp
Columbus-Parsons Avenue Wtp
Mount Carmel Grove City
Pleasantview Middle School
Mastermart Sunoco
Alton Hall Elementary School
Covenant Church
Darbydale Elementary School Pws
1 health-basedDarbydale Elementary School
Bp Oil Station #2319
Exxon Station
Southwestern Kindergarten
Great Beginnings Academy
Whites Haven Campground
2 health-basedHarrisburg Elementary School
Ohio Auto Auction Inc
Circle S Farms Pws
1 health-basedSunoco Food Mart 7563 Pws
Mich Eagles Rec
All resolvedHighland Estates Mobile Park
Carter Lumber
Ohio Auto Auction
Ohio Auto Auction
Ohio Auto Auction, Inc.
Hickory Hills Golf Club
M & M Petroleum Dba M & M Food Mart Pws
Monterey Care Center
Vineyard Christian Fellowship-Holt Pws
Chapel Hill Free Will Baptist Church Pws
All resolvedVitality Gymnastics
Fore Star Golf Center
Heimat Haus
Oper.Engr,Odot-Rest Area 6-12
Mgr,Belaire Terrace Trailer Ct
New Life Baptist Church Pws
Grove City Inn Pws
Grove City Church Of God
Community Of Christ Church Pws
Ohio Auto Auction
Darby Creek Campground
Mgr,Pleasant Acres Mhp-No.Two
Community Gardens Mhp
1 health-basedJohnson Mobile Home Park
Holiday Inn Express
Robarco, Inc.
Skyview Recreation Inc.
Automated Graphic Systems Pws
Prin,Georgesville School
Todays Church
Tonys Coneys Pws
Insurance Auto Auctions Inc Pws
Kirks Farm Market
Ramada Inn South
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Columbus (43123) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 36.
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.