Water Quality in Columbus, OH (43229)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 43229.
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 are also 3 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
55,020
Population
86
Water Systems
4
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (86)
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
Columbus-Parsons Avenue Wtp
Groundwater 119,329 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Hocking Hills State Park
Groundwater 2,559 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Odnr - Pymatuning State Park
Groundwater 2,381 people served
0 violations
Sharon Woods Metro Park
Groundwater 1,950 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Mohican Lodge/Pleasant Hill
Groundwater 1,210 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Odnr-Hueston Woods North Pws
Groundwater 1,015 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Hueston Woods South Pws
Groundwater 1,014 people served
0 violations
Odnr-West Branch-Tower
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Sharon Woods Metro Park
Groundwater 975 people served
0 violations
Odnr - Crane Creek State Park 2
Groundwater 950 people served
0 violations
Odnr - Harrison Lake St Pk
Groundwater 760 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Portage Lake State Park-Office Pws
Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Blue Rock State Park
Surface water 500 people served
0 violations
Omega Oil Company
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Punderson
Groundwater 475 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Canoe Access Area
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Odnr-South Bass Island State Park
Purchased surface water 350 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Hocking Hills-Cedar Falls
1 health-based Groundwater 331 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Odnr-Hocking Hills-Ash Cave
Groundwater 320 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Deer Creek State Park/Beach Pws
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Buckeye Lake State Park
Groundwater 294 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Buckeye Lake North
Groundwater 260 people served
0 violations
Camp Lazarus 2133212
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Odnr - Malabar Farm State Park Inn
Groundwater 230 people served
0 violations
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Guilford Lake State Park - Campgrou
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Odnr-Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Odnr - Malabar Farm State Park Big House
Groundwater 180 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Nimisila Res Camp 1
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Odnr Deer Creek Beach 1
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Jefferson Lake St Pk-Nature Center
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Punderson-Manor House
Groundwater 145 people served
0 violations
Aunt Nettie'S Catering
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Punderson-Chalet Pws
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Mohican St Pk-Hemlock Grove
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Odnr - Malabar Farms St Park Horse Camp
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Camp Lazarus Inactive 2133312
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Div Of Forestry/Shrine Area
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Punderson-Golf Course
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Odnr-West Branch-West Boat Ramp
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Odnr-West Branch-East Boat Ramp
All resolved Groundwater 80 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Odnr - Killdeer Plains #2
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
St John Chrysostom
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Beaver Creek/Horse 1
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Portage Lakes State Pk Main Office Pws
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Jefferson Lake St Pk-Sc
All resolved Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Odnr-Mohican State Forest/Group Camp
Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations
Allegheny West Cmpgrnd Multipurpose Bldg
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Kiser Lake State Park-3
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Guilford Lake State Park-Beach
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Allegheny West Conf Camp
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Kiser Lake State Park-5
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Nelson Ledges State Park
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Allegheny West Conf Camp -North
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Odnr - Malabar Farm - Louis Bromfield
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Allegheny West Dorms Pws
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Sycamore State Park
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Odnr - Glsm State Park-Windy Point
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lawson'S Dairy Store
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Slate Run Metro Park
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Zaleski Ccc Camp
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Odnr-Beaver Creek/Family Campground
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Punderson-Marina Pws
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Farmer Brown'S Market
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Old State Park (Portage Lakes) Pws
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Hocking Hills-Rockhouse
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Fernwood State Forest
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Hocking Hills-Cantwell Cliffs
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Ellis Lock And Dam 11
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Luke Chute Lock 5
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Hocking Hills-Conkles Hollow
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Odnr-West Branch Horse Camp Pws
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Odnr - Oak Point Picnic Area Pws
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Odnr - Jesse Owens Bicent-K2 Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Odnr - Jesse Owens Sand Hollow C3 Camp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Odnr - Jesse Owens Bicent-K1 Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Dillon State Park Sports
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Guilford Lake State Park-Crossers
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sharon Woods Metro Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Odnr-Jefferson Lake St Pk-Picnic 3
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Battelle-Darby Crk Metro Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Slate Run Metro Park
Groundwater 8 people served
0 violations
Otter Run Boy Scout Camp
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
4 violations
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit1.7 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Columbus (43229) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.
Fewer violations 48th 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.
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.