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BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 10,300 people · Ohio

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
OH1502911
Violations
38

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
69.40 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.006 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: September 25, 2024 – June 11, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: January 25, 2024 – June 12, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: September 21, 2022Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: November 8, 2021Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER

Is BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER water safe to drink?

BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER water receives a grade of D (39/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 38 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER detected?

70 contaminants were tested in BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER have any EPA violations?

Yes, BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER has 38 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, Other, MR. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER serve?

BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER serves approximately 10,300 people, Ohio.

What type of water does BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER provide?

BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is OH1502911.

How does BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER compare to other utilities in Ohio?

BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER scores 39/100 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.