C49/100

CORTLAND CITY PWS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,105 people · Ohio

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
OH7800512
Violations
39

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
150.00 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

2

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: December 29, 2023Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: June 25, 2022 – November 8, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence 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 CORTLAND CITY PWS

Is CORTLAND CITY PWS water safe to drink?

CORTLAND CITY PWS water receives a grade of C (49/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 39 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CORTLAND CITY PWS detected?

32 contaminants were tested in CORTLAND CITY PWS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CORTLAND CITY PWS have any EPA violations?

Yes, CORTLAND CITY PWS has 39 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does CORTLAND CITY PWS serve?

CORTLAND CITY PWS serves approximately 7,105 people, Ohio.

What type of water does CORTLAND CITY PWS provide?

CORTLAND CITY PWS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OH7800512.

How does CORTLAND CITY PWS compare to other utilities in Ohio?

CORTLAND CITY PWS scores 49/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Ohio state page for a full comparison of water systems.