B60/100

GALLIA CO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 20,995 people · Ohio

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
OH2700012
Violations
6

Contaminant Test Results

4 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
392.00 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.007 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
chlorate
452.25 µg/LAbove Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

No violations in the past 5 years

Full EPA compliance since 2020.

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 GALLIA CO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION

Is GALLIA CO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION water safe to drink?

GALLIA CO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION water receives a grade of B (60/100), which is considered good. Out of 67 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 4 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has GALLIA CO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION detected?

67 contaminants were tested in GALLIA CO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), PFOA, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does GALLIA CO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION have any EPA violations?

Yes, GALLIA CO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does GALLIA CO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION serve?

GALLIA CO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION serves approximately 20,995 people, Ohio.

What type of water does GALLIA CO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION provide?

GALLIA CO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OH2700012.

How does GALLIA CO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION compare to other utilities in Ohio?

GALLIA CO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION scores 60/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Ohio state page for a full comparison of water systems.