Water Quality in Defiance, OH (43506)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 43506.
Active Health Violations
9 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 82% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,734
Population
38
Water Systems
25
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (38)
Defiance City
6 health-basedBryan City
New Hope Community Church-Bryan
New Bryan Raceway Inc, The
Cattle Creek Winery
Trufast Organization
Williams Co/Hillside Country Living
All resolvedMgr,Winegardner'S Woodland Est
Us 20 Main Stop
All resolvedManufactured Housing Enterprise
Edgeview Mobile Home Est
First Brethren Church
New Life Worship Center- Bryan
Lick Creek Ch O/Brethren
Fount O/Life Worship Ctr
Suburban Golf Club
All resolvedMgr,Williams County Landfill
Anderson Vreeland
1 health-basedBatterson Amlc #2
George Bible Park
Woodgeard, Robert Dvm
Bryan Airport
Production Credit Assoc
Pulaski United Methodist Ch-Bryan
All resolvedCarlin Office Bldg
Plaza Motel Pws
Batterson Amlc #1
Williams County Engineer Office
Fisher Automatic Service
Mgr,Wbno Radio Station
M And D Suburban Inn
Williams Co.Landfill,Inc
Fop Capt. Custar Lodge
Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve
2 health-basedBatterson Farms Amlc #3
Airmate Company
Mgr,Tree Meadows Mhp-East
Mgr,Country Side Estates Mhp
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Defiance (43506) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25.
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
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
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.