Water Quality in Portsmouth, OH (45657)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 45657.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 4 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are6 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 57% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,173

Population

Water Systems

Violations (5yr)

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)

Portsmouth City

Surface water 40,475 people served

2 violations (5yr)

Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Adams County Regional Wd Pws

Groundwater 21,810 people served

0 violations

Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Pike Water, Inc.-Plant Pws

Groundwater 15,487 people served

4 violations (5yr)

Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Mgr, Taylor'S Grocery

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Contaminants Found

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations

Has active

Public NoticeMonitoring

1 violation

Has active

NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation

All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit

1.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Portsmouth (45657) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 57th 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.