Water Quality in Athens, OH (45764)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 45764.

Past Health-Based Violations

8 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,706

Population

12

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

8

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Athens Pws

Groundwater 32,725 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Le-Ax Regional Water District Pws

All resolved
Groundwater 19,311 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.48 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Nelsonville Pws

8 health-based
Groundwater 6,656 people served
11 violations (5yr) · 8 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Edwards Golf

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Dees Diner

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Manager,Carr'S Tavern

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Mgr,General Clay Corp(Well #2)

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Mgr,Usfs Burr Oak Cove

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

General Clay Products

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Cactus Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Happy Hills Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mgr,Happy Hills Campground Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
9 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.48 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Athens (45764) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

Fewer violations 70th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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