Water Quality in INDEPENDENCE, OH (44131)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 44131.
21
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
21
Monitoring / Reporting
16
Resolved
What does this mean?
16 of 21 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 21 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (21 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 2, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| TTHM | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| TTHM | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| TTHM | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| TTHM | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 24, 2022 | Active | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2023(1)
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
2022(9)
TTHM
27
TTHM
27
TTHM
27
TTHM
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
27
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
How Does This Compare?
INDEPENDENCE (44131) has 21 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 5 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.