B79/100
NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY PWS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 17,410 people · Ohio
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
OH7900812
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above 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 NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY PWS
Is NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY PWS water safe to drink?
NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY PWS water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY PWS detected?
66 contaminants were tested in NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY PWS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY PWS have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY PWS 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 NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY PWS serve?
NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY PWS serves approximately 17,410 people, Ohio.
What type of water does NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY PWS provide?
NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY PWS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OH7900812.
How does NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY PWS compare to other utilities in Ohio?
NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY PWS scores 79/100 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.