Water Quality in Lorain, OH (44275)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 44275.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 16 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.
3,186
Population
16
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
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
Spencer, Village Of
Chatham Elementary Sch
Sunset Lake-Concession
Sunset Lake-Restrooms
Shawnee Lake Park
Apostolic Lthouse Church
Chatham Lakes Campground
Apostolic Lighthouse
Service Transport Inc
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 (44275) 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.