D39/100

RITTMAN CITY PWS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,491 people · Ohio

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
OH8503012
Violations
37

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
81.60 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

2

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: January 25, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: January 5, 2023Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 RITTMAN CITY PWS

Is RITTMAN CITY PWS water safe to drink?

RITTMAN CITY PWS water receives a grade of D (39/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 37 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has RITTMAN CITY PWS detected?

32 contaminants were tested in RITTMAN CITY PWS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does RITTMAN CITY PWS have any EPA violations?

Yes, RITTMAN CITY PWS has 37 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does RITTMAN CITY PWS serve?

RITTMAN CITY PWS serves approximately 6,491 people, Ohio.

What type of water does RITTMAN CITY PWS provide?

RITTMAN CITY PWS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OH8503012.

How does RITTMAN CITY PWS compare to other utilities in Ohio?

RITTMAN CITY PWS scores 39/100 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.