Water Quality in Lorain, OH (44001)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 44001.

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 5 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.

21,448

Population

25

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)

Rural Lorain Co. Water A

All resolved
Purchased surface water 73,125 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Elyria Water Department

All resolved
Surface water 68,000 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lorain City Pws

Surface water 64,152 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

North Ridgeville City Pws

Purchased surface water 29,465 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Amherst City Pws

All resolved
Purchased surface water 11,797 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

South Amherst Village Pws

Purchased surface water 1,688 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.56 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Thousand Adv Inc-Main Building

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Mgr,Amherst Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Farmer Boy Restaurant

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

J F Walleye

1 health-based
Groundwater 207 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Thousand Adv Inc-Bath House

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Judith Smith Concess. Stand

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

George'S Tin Roof

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Travel America Of Ohio

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Travel America Of Ohio

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Principal,Brownhelm School

Groundwater 134 people served
0 violations

Still Country Dba Wild West

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Spring Lake Park,Inc.

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Ed Mullinax Ford Inc.

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Oak Grove Baptist Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Dari-Dell Drive Inn

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Eversprings Baptist Church

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Country Day School

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Camp Iss-See Kes

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

North Coast Orthopedics Surgery

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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?

Lorain (44001) 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.

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.

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