Water Quality in Fort Recovery, OH (45846)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 45846.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 12 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are11 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 68% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,644

Population

12

Water Systems

11

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Ft Recovery Village

Groundwater 1,501 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Christ Chapel Church - Fort Recovery

Groundwater 354 people served
0 violations

Mgr,Hartwig Poultry,Inc.

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Fort Recovery Industries

Groundwater 220 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Prin,St Peter Elem Sch Well #2

Groundwater 169 people served
0 violations

Sharpsburg Elementary School Pws

Groundwater 162 people served
0 violations

Rossburg Acres Campground Pws

Groundwater 150 people served
5 violations (5yr)

American Legion Post 345

Groundwater 127 people served
0 violations

Kremer Store

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Prin,St.Peter Elem Sch.Well #1

Groundwater 84 people served
0 violations

Wendels Bbq

Groundwater 53 people served
2 violations (5yr)

Vfw Post 6515 Ft Recovery

All resolved
Groundwater 51 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Fort Recovery (45846) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 68th 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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