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Groveport PWS

Groveport, Ohio 43125 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 3,229 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

3,229
People served
149
EPA violations
3
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 149 drinking-water violations at Groveport PWS, 2% of them health-based - above the Ohio per-system average.

149
Total EPA violations on record
2%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
3,229
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Groveport PWS

Groveport PWS is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 3,229 residents in Groveport, Ohio (Franklin County) through 1,187 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 149 total violations for this system , of which 3 (2%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 142 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2003.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U, recorded in 8 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Ohio, EPA tracks 4,181 public water systems serving 11,085,226 people, with 288,388 cumulative violations and 52,412 health-based violations on record. About 90% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 69 violations. Statewide, 204 of 346 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (59%).

Groveport PWS's 149 violations sit above the Ohio average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
3,229
Total Violations
149
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,187
County
Franklin
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
3
Monitoring Violations
142
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 8 2002
Nitrate MR 7 2003
Fluoride MR 5 2002
Selenium MR 5 2002
Mercury MR 5 2002
Barium MR 5 2002
Arsenic MR 5 2002
Chromium MR 5 2002
Cadmium MR 5 2002
Beryllium, Total MR 4 2002
CYANIDE MR 4 2002
Nickel MR 4 2002
Antimony, Total MR 4 2002
Thallium, Total MR 4 2002
Atrazine MR 3 1996
LASSO MR 3 1996
Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 2003
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 3 1998
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 3 1998
CHLOROBENZENE MR 3 1998
Benzene MR 3 1998
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 3 1998
Ethylbenzene MR 3 1998
Carbon tetrachloride MR 3 1998
Toluene MR 3 1998
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 3 1998
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 3 1998
Xylenes, Total MR 3 1998
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 3 1998
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 3 1998

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFTA 9/24/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/24/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/24/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/24/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/24/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/24/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 3/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 3/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 3/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 3/12/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 3/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 3/12/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 3/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 3/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 3/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 3/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 3/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 3/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 3/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 3/12/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 3/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 3/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 3/12/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 3/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 3/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 3/12/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 3/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Groveport PWS.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID OH2501512 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Ohio Drinking Water Authority

Ohio EPA, Division of Drinking and Ground Waters is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Groveport PWS under EPA-delegated authority.

Open OH regulator portal

Source: Ohio EPA, Division of Drinking and Ground Waters

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2003 Nitrate MR 7 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 1040
2003 Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 3100
2002 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 8 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 4000
2002 Fluoride MR 5 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 1025
2002 Selenium MR 5 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 1045
2002 Mercury MR 5 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 1035
2002 Barium MR 5 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 1010
2002 Arsenic MR 5 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 1005
2002 Chromium MR 5 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 1020
2002 Cadmium MR 5 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 1015
2002 Beryllium, Total MR 4 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 1075
2002 CYANIDE MR 4 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 1024
2002 Nickel MR 4 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 1036
2002 Antimony, Total MR 4 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 1074
2002 Thallium, Total MR 4 SDWIS / OH2501512 / 1085

How Groveport PWS Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Groveport PWS Ohio avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 149 69 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 3 12.5 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 59% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 3,229 2,651 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 4,181 regulated public water systems in Ohio.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Groveport PWS water safe to drink?
Groveport PWS (PWS ID: OH2501512) has 149 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 3,229 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Groveport PWS serve?
Groveport PWS serves 3,229 people in Groveport, Ohio. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,187 service connections.
What type of violations does Groveport PWS have?
Groveport PWS has 149 total violations: 3 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 142 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Groveport PWS water?
No. Groveport PWS was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Groveport PWS use?
Groveport PWS uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.