C47/100

LICKING REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 17,818 people · Ohio

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
OH4505412
Violations
38

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
150.00 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
strontium
2800.00 µg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

No violations in the past 5 years

Full EPA compliance since 2010.

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 LICKING REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT

Is LICKING REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?

LICKING REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of C (47/100), which is considered fair. 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 LICKING REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT detected?

67 contaminants were tested in LICKING REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), strontium. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does LICKING REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, LICKING REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT has 38 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2010. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does LICKING REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT serve?

LICKING REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 17,818 people, Ohio.

What type of water does LICKING REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT provide?

LICKING REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OH4505412.

How does LICKING REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Ohio?

LICKING REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT scores 47/100 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.