D27/100
CHOCTAW UTILITIES, INC. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,200 people · Ohio
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
OH4900212
Violations
22
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.83 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: December 20, 2024 – May 16, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 CHOCTAW UTILITIES, INC.
Is CHOCTAW UTILITIES, INC. water safe to drink?
CHOCTAW UTILITIES, INC. water receives a grade of D (27/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 22 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CHOCTAW UTILITIES, INC. detected?
2 contaminants were tested in CHOCTAW UTILITIES, INC.'s water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CHOCTAW UTILITIES, INC. have any EPA violations?
Yes, CHOCTAW UTILITIES, INC. has 22 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 10 are health-based violations.
How many people does CHOCTAW UTILITIES, INC. serve?
CHOCTAW UTILITIES, INC. serves approximately 2,200 people, Ohio.
What type of water does CHOCTAW UTILITIES, INC. provide?
CHOCTAW UTILITIES, INC. sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OH4900212.
How does CHOCTAW UTILITIES, INC. compare to other utilities in Ohio?
CHOCTAW UTILITIES, INC. scores 27/100 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.