B69/100
UNION CITY PWS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 7,000 people · Ohio
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
OH5702512
Violations
12
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 221.00 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 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 UNION CITY PWS
Is UNION CITY PWS water safe to drink?
UNION CITY PWS water receives a grade of B (69/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has UNION CITY PWS detected?
32 contaminants were tested in UNION 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 UNION CITY PWS have any EPA violations?
Yes, UNION CITY PWS has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does UNION CITY PWS serve?
UNION CITY PWS serves approximately 7,000 people, Ohio.
What type of water does UNION CITY PWS provide?
UNION CITY PWS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OH5702512.
How does UNION CITY PWS compare to other utilities in Ohio?
UNION CITY PWS scores 69/100 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.