A81/100
PICKERINGTON CITY PWS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 19,141 people · Ohio
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
OH2301512
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.38 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
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 PICKERINGTON CITY PWS
Is PICKERINGTON CITY PWS water safe to drink?
PICKERINGTON CITY PWS water receives a grade of A (81/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 67 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PICKERINGTON CITY PWS detected?
67 contaminants were tested in PICKERINGTON CITY PWS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PICKERINGTON CITY PWS have any EPA violations?
Yes, PICKERINGTON CITY PWS has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does PICKERINGTON CITY PWS serve?
PICKERINGTON CITY PWS serves approximately 19,141 people, Ohio.
What type of water does PICKERINGTON CITY PWS provide?
PICKERINGTON CITY PWS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OH2301512.
How does PICKERINGTON CITY PWS compare to other utilities in Ohio?
PICKERINGTON CITY PWS scores 81/100 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.