Water Quality in Sandusky, OH (43438)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 43438.

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 are also 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

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

128

Population

7

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

Sandusky City

Surface water 25,793 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Erie Co Perkins District

Purchased surface water 17,241 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kelleys Island Village

All resolved
Surface water 3,125 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Erie County 4h Camp

Surface water 170 people served
0 violations

Camp Patmos

2 health-based
Surface water 150 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Camp Patmos-North Cabin

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Camp Patmos--South Cabin

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Sandusky (43438) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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