A91/100
NORTHERN OHIO RURAL WATER - NW DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,409 people · Ohio
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
OH2201803
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 52.90 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2011.
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 NORTHERN OHIO RURAL WATER - NW DISTRICT
Is NORTHERN OHIO RURAL WATER - NW DISTRICT water safe to drink?
NORTHERN OHIO RURAL WATER - NW DISTRICT water receives a grade of A (91/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 35 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NORTHERN OHIO RURAL WATER - NW DISTRICT detected?
35 contaminants were tested in NORTHERN OHIO RURAL WATER - NW DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORTHERN OHIO RURAL WATER - NW DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORTHERN OHIO RURAL WATER - NW DISTRICT has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2011. Violation types include MR.
How many people does NORTHERN OHIO RURAL WATER - NW DISTRICT serve?
NORTHERN OHIO RURAL WATER - NW DISTRICT serves approximately 6,409 people, Ohio.
What type of water does NORTHERN OHIO RURAL WATER - NW DISTRICT provide?
NORTHERN OHIO RURAL WATER - NW DISTRICT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is OH2201803.
How does NORTHERN OHIO RURAL WATER - NW DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Ohio?
NORTHERN OHIO RURAL WATER - NW DISTRICT scores 91/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Ohio state page for a full comparison of water systems.