Water Quality in Portsmouth, OH (45629)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 45629.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 24 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are13 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 72% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

3,055

Population

24

Water Systems

13

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)

Portsmouth City

Surface water 40,475 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hecla Water Association

Purchased surface water 34,942 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill

Groundwater 8,861 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Scioto Water Inc.-Sugar Camp

Groundwater 6,458 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Scioto Water Inc.-Morris Lane

Purchased groundwater 2,178 people served
0 violations

Scioto Water Inc. - Pond Run

Purchased surface water 845 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Scioto Water Inc.-Sr125

Purchased surface water 537 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Principal,Green High School

Groundwater 485 people served
0 violations

Scioto Water Inc.-Careys Run

Purchased surface water 352 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Green Elementary School

Groundwater 280 people served
0 violations

Scioto Water Inc - Stony Run

Purchased surface water 178 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Scioto Water, Inc.-Davis Camp

Purchased groundwater 134 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Scioto Water Inc. - Gliem Rd Pws

Purchased surface water 132 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Scioto Water Inc.-Slab Run

Purchased surface water 115 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Holiday Point Marina - C

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Holiday Point Marina - E

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Scioto Water Inc. - Zeigler Lane

Purchased surface water 76 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Riverview Mobile Hm Park

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Scioto Water Inc.-Hygean Run

All resolved
Purchased surface water 64 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Scioto Water Inc.-Nace'S Run

All resolved
Purchased surface water 59 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rockwater Campground Pws

Groundwater 57 people served
0 violations

Fountainhead Nursing Home

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Scioto Water Inc.-Oakwood

Purchased surface water 36 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Scioto Water Inc.- Sheila Blvd

Purchased surface water 34 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

TTHMMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Portsmouth (45629) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 72th percentile More violations

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.

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