A80/100
ATHENS PWS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 32,725 people · Ohio
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
OH0500212
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ATHENS PWS
Is ATHENS PWS water safe to drink?
ATHENS PWS water receives a grade of A (80/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 73 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ATHENS PWS detected?
73 contaminants were tested in ATHENS PWS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ATHENS PWS have any EPA violations?
Yes, ATHENS PWS has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does ATHENS PWS serve?
ATHENS PWS serves approximately 32,725 people, Ohio.
What type of water does ATHENS PWS provide?
ATHENS PWS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OH0500212.
How does ATHENS PWS compare to other utilities in Ohio?
ATHENS PWS scores 80/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Ohio state page for a full comparison of water systems.