D24/100
PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,744 people · Ohio
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
OH8400712
Violations
21
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 216.00 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.017 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.007 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: December 2, 2021 – June 24, 2022Enforcement: 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 PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS
Is PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS water safe to drink?
PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS water receives a grade of D (24/100), which is considered poor. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 21 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS detected?
32 contaminants were tested in PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS have any EPA violations?
Yes, PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS serve?
PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS serves approximately 2,744 people, Ohio.
What type of water does PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS provide?
PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OH8400712.
How does PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS compare to other utilities in Ohio?
PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS scores 24/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Ohio state page for a full comparison of water systems.