F0/100

WALNUT CREEK WATER CO. — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,270 people · Ohio

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
OH3801512
Violations
94

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.59 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

3

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 17, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 26, 2022Enforcement: 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 WALNUT CREEK WATER CO.

Is WALNUT CREEK WATER CO. water safe to drink?

WALNUT CREEK WATER CO. water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 94 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has WALNUT CREEK WATER CO. detected?

2 contaminants were tested in WALNUT CREEK 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 WALNUT CREEK WATER CO. have any EPA violations?

Yes, WALNUT CREEK WATER CO. has 94 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, Other. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does WALNUT CREEK WATER CO. serve?

WALNUT CREEK WATER CO. serves approximately 1,270 people, Ohio.

What type of water does WALNUT CREEK WATER CO. provide?

WALNUT CREEK WATER CO. sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is OH3801512.

How does WALNUT CREEK WATER CO. compare to other utilities in Ohio?

WALNUT CREEK WATER CO. scores 0/100 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.