Water Quality in Lorain, OH (44280)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 44280.
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.
5,503
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
Prin,Liverpool Elem.School
Offenberg Water Hauling
Mgr, Mack Industries
Manager-Hy-Production Corp
Valley Forge Golf Club
Cherokee Hills Golf
President,Mtd Products Inc
Hardscrabble Tavern
Mgr,Tys Heating & Cooling
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 (44280) 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.