F0/100
BELLEFONTAINE CITY PWS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 13,249 people · Ohio
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
OH4600112
Violations
88
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
strontium | 1718.87 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
3
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
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 BELLEFONTAINE CITY PWS
Is BELLEFONTAINE CITY PWS water safe to drink?
BELLEFONTAINE CITY PWS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 88 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BELLEFONTAINE CITY PWS detected?
66 contaminants were tested in BELLEFONTAINE CITY PWS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), strontium. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BELLEFONTAINE CITY PWS have any EPA violations?
Yes, BELLEFONTAINE CITY PWS has 88 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does BELLEFONTAINE CITY PWS serve?
BELLEFONTAINE CITY PWS serves approximately 13,249 people, Ohio.
What type of water does BELLEFONTAINE CITY PWS provide?
BELLEFONTAINE CITY PWS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OH4600112.
How does BELLEFONTAINE CITY PWS compare to other utilities in Ohio?
BELLEFONTAINE CITY PWS scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Ohio state page for a full comparison of water systems.