F11/100
PORTERSVILLE EAST BRANCH WATER CO. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,340 people · Ohio
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
OH6402303
Violations
18
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 40.00 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2008.
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 PORTERSVILLE EAST BRANCH WATER CO.
Is PORTERSVILLE EAST BRANCH WATER CO. water safe to drink?
PORTERSVILLE EAST BRANCH WATER CO. water receives a grade of F (11/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 18 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PORTERSVILLE EAST BRANCH WATER CO. detected?
2 contaminants were tested in PORTERSVILLE EAST BRANCH WATER CO.'s water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PORTERSVILLE EAST BRANCH WATER CO. have any EPA violations?
Yes, PORTERSVILLE EAST BRANCH WATER CO. has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2008. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 15 are health-based violations.
How many people does PORTERSVILLE EAST BRANCH WATER CO. serve?
PORTERSVILLE EAST BRANCH WATER CO. serves approximately 2,340 people, Ohio.
What type of water does PORTERSVILLE EAST BRANCH WATER CO. provide?
PORTERSVILLE EAST BRANCH WATER CO. sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OH6402303.
How does PORTERSVILLE EAST BRANCH WATER CO. compare to other utilities in Ohio?
PORTERSVILLE EAST BRANCH WATER CO. scores 11/100 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.