F0/100
NEW LEXINGTON — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,161 people · Ohio
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
OH6400411
Violations
42
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
12
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
9
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment Technique Violation
When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment Technique Violation
When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment Technique Violation
When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment Technique Violation
When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment Technique Violation
When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment Technique Violation
When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment Technique Violation
When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to issue ongoing public notification
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2021 – June 29, 2022Rule: Ground Water 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 NEW LEXINGTON
Is NEW LEXINGTON water safe to drink?
NEW LEXINGTON water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 42 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NEW LEXINGTON detected?
31 contaminants were tested in NEW LEXINGTON's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does NEW LEXINGTON have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEW LEXINGTON has 42 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MCL, TT, Other. 24 are health-based violations.
How many people does NEW LEXINGTON serve?
NEW LEXINGTON serves approximately 5,161 people, Ohio.
What type of water does NEW LEXINGTON provide?
NEW LEXINGTON 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 OH6400411.
How does NEW LEXINGTON compare to other utilities in Ohio?
NEW LEXINGTON scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Ohio state page for a full comparison of water systems.