D36/100
BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 26,822 people · Ohio
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
OH0700412
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 50.00 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 2Unresolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS
Is BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS water safe to drink?
BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS water receives a grade of D (36/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 13 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS detected?
67 contaminants were tested in BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS have any EPA violations?
Yes, BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, MON, Other. 10 are health-based violations.
How many people does BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS serve?
BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS serves approximately 26,822 people, Ohio.
What type of water does BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS provide?
BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OH0700412.
How does BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS compare to other utilities in Ohio?
BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS scores 36/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Ohio state page for a full comparison of water systems.