What was found in ZIP 45638
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1101 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 1348.5 µg/L — SCIOTO WATER INC.-SUGAR CAMP · 6,458 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 627 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1300 µg/L — IRONTON · 11,129 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 619.5 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1243.9999999999998 µg/L — IRONTON · 11,129 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 380.9999999999999 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 883.9999999999999 µg/L — SCIOTO WATER INC.-SUGAR CAMP · 6,458 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 143 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: SCIOTO WATER INC.-SUGAR CAMP · 6,458 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 74.99 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 106.72999999999998 µg/L — SCIOTO WATER INC.-SUGAR CAMP · 6,458 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 39.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 66.61499999999998 µg/L — IRONTON · 11,129 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 36.459999999999994 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 57.99999999999999 µg/L — IRONTON · 11,129 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 23.435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 36.18999999999998 µg/L — SCIOTO WATER INC.-SUGAR CAMP · 6,458 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 28.27 µg/L — IRONTON · 11,129 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 28.169999999999998 µg/L — IRONTON · 11,129 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 18.345 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 21.31499999999999 µg/L — IRONTON · 11,129 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 8.459999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 20.059999999999995 µg/L — IRONTON · 11,129 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.269999999999998 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 14.639999999999997 µg/L — SCIOTO WATER INC.-SUGAR CAMP · 6,458 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.159999999999999 µg/L — IRONTON · 11,129 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.378 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4.934999999999998 µg/L — IRONTON · 11,129 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: SCIOTO WATER INC.-SUGAR CAMP · 6,458 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.52 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 0.5300 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: IRONTON · 11,129 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2023 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Hfpo-Da | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0067 µg/L — IRONTON · 11,129 people · 2025 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0065 µg/L — IRONTON · 11,129 people · 2025 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: SCIOTO WATER INC.-SUGAR CAMP · 6,458 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2023 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION · 34,942 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 45638
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION | OH | 34,942 |
| IRONTON | OH | 11,129 |
| SCIOTO WATER INC.-SUGAR CAMP | OH | 6,458 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 45638 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 45638 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 45638. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 45638?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 45638. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 45638's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.