B79/100
TALLMADGE CITY PWS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 18,000 people · Ohio
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
OH7704703
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 250.00 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 596.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2025 – August 20, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – August 21, 2023Enforcement: 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 TALLMADGE CITY PWS
Is TALLMADGE CITY PWS water safe to drink?
TALLMADGE CITY PWS water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 70 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has TALLMADGE CITY PWS detected?
70 contaminants were tested in TALLMADGE CITY PWS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does TALLMADGE CITY PWS have any EPA violations?
Yes, TALLMADGE CITY PWS has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does TALLMADGE CITY PWS serve?
TALLMADGE CITY PWS serves approximately 18,000 people, Ohio.
What type of water does TALLMADGE CITY PWS provide?
TALLMADGE CITY PWS 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 OH7704703.
How does TALLMADGE CITY PWS compare to other utilities in Ohio?
TALLMADGE CITY PWS scores 79/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Ohio state page for a full comparison of water systems.