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Water Quality in Cincinnati, OH

57 water systems serving 1,585,268 people

City Overview

57
Water Systems
1.6M
People Served
4.8 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: Caution

Average lead detection across Cincinnati water systems is 4.8 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record2249
Health-based violations288
Lead action level violations1
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
Community Water System · PWSID: OH3102612 · Surface Water
750.2K
served
2.0 ppb
lead
Clean
CINCINNATI, CITY OF-MILLER
Community Water System · PWSID: OH3100411 · Surface Water
686.4K
served
7.8 ppb
lead
Clean
CINCINNATI, CITY OF-BOLTON PLT
Community Water System · PWSID: OH3100422 · Groundwater
93.6K
served
5.3 ppb
lead
Clean
INDIAN HILL CITY PWS
Community Water System · PWSID: OH3101112 · Groundwater
15.0K
served
1.6 ppb
lead
WYOMING CITY PWS
Community Water System · PWSID: OH3102212 · Groundwater
9.7K
served
0.5 ppb
lead
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: OH3136615 · Purchased Surface Water
6.9K
served
40.0 ppb
lead
Clean
CINCINNATI VA MEDICAL CENTER
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: OH3139918 · Purchased Surface Water
4.2K
served
0.5 ppb
lead
Clean
TRIHEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: OH3139923 · Purchased Surface Water
4.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
FERNALD ENV.MGMT.PROJECT
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: OH3136512 · Groundwater
2.3K
served
No data
lead
Clean
UCH CCP 5TH FLOOR IONIZATION SYSTEM
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: OH3139915 · Purchased Surface Water
1.7K
served
1.6 ppb
lead
CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP IONIZATION SYS
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: OH3139912 · Purchased Surface Water
1.5K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
MGR,CONEY ISLAND POOL
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: OH3130712 · Groundwater
1.5K
served
No data
lead
Clean
MIAMI VALLEY LABORATORY
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: OH3133612 · Groundwater
850
served
No data
lead
Clean
CINCINNATI CHILDRENS MED CENTER COL HILL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: OH3139917 · Purchased Surface Water
722
served
No data
lead
Clean
FOUR SEASONS MARINA
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: OH3139712 · Groundwater
615
served
No data
lead
UC HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER SCIS
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: OH3139913 · Purchased Surface Water
558
served
1.3 ppb
lead
MANAGER,FORT SCOTT CAMP
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: OH3132012 · Groundwater
500
served
No data
lead
Clean
CHATEAU ESTATES MHP PWS
Community Water System · PWSID: OH1200412 · Groundwater
430
served
5.0 ppb
lead
MIAMI WHITEWATER FOREST
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: OH3133712 · Groundwater
350
served
No data
lead
CINCINNATI GAS & ELECTRIC
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: OH3136812 · Groundwater
325
served
No data
lead
Clean

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cincinnati tap water safe to drink?

Cincinnati tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.

What is the water quality in Cincinnati, Ohio?

Cincinnati has 57 public water systems serving approximately 1,585,268 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 4.8 ppb. There are 2249 total violations on record.

Does Cincinnati have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 4.8 ppb across Cincinnati's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Cincinnati?

57 public water systems are registered in Cincinnati, Ohio with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 1,585,268 people.

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