Water Quality in Lorain, OH (44253)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 44253.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 15 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are5 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,552
Population
15
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
Rural Lorain Co. Water A
All resolvedElyria Water Department
All resolvedLorain City Pws
Medina Co/Northwest Pws
North Ridgeville City Pws
Medina City Pws
Wadsworth City Pws
D & H Restaurant
Amoco Gas Station
Prin,Litchfield Elem School
Litchfield Baptist Church
Pastor,Our Lady Of Help Parish
Litchfield Ctr.Public Sq
Dairy Place
Copley Bowl-A-Rama
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Lorain (44253) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.