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Hecla Water Association

Ironton, Ohio 45638 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 34,942 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

34,942
People served
19
EPA violations
0
Health-based
5 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 19 drinking-water violations at Hecla Water Association - below the Ohio per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 5 PFAS compounds.

19
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
34,942
People served by this system
5
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Hecla Water Association

Hecla Water Association is a private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 34,942 residents in Ironton, Ohio (Lawrence County) through 13,703 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 19 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 17 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2013.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), recorded in 4 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 5 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 6.8 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

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%).

Hecla Water Association's 19 violations sit below 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.

PFAS Detected

5 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
34,942
Total Violations
19
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
13,703
County
Lawrence
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
17
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 2013
TTHM MR 4 2013
Barium MR 1 1984
Fluoride MR 1 1984
Mercury MR 1 1984
Nitrate MR 1 1984
Selenium MR 1 1984
Arsenic MR 1 1984
Chromium MR 1 1984
Cadmium MR 1 1984
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1986

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 6 of 174 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFTA 7/12/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/12/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/12/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/12/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/12/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/12/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/12/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/12/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/12/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/12/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 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 Hecla Water Association.

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 OH4401612 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 Hecla Water Association 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
2013 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 SDWIS / OH4401612 / 2456
2013 TTHM MR 4 SDWIS / OH4401612 / 2950
1986 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 SDWIS / OH4401612 / 4000
1984 Barium MR 1 SDWIS / OH4401612 / 1010
1984 Fluoride MR 1 SDWIS / OH4401612 / 1025
1984 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / OH4401612 / 1035
1984 Nitrate MR 1 SDWIS / OH4401612 / 1040
1984 Selenium MR 1 SDWIS / OH4401612 / 1045
1984 Arsenic MR 1 SDWIS / OH4401612 / 1005
1984 Chromium MR 1 SDWIS / OH4401612 / 1020
1984 Cadmium MR 1 SDWIS / OH4401612 / 1015

How Hecla Water Association Compares

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

Metric Hecla Water Association Ohio avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 19 69 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 12.5 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 5 compounds 59% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 34,942 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 Hecla Water Association water safe to drink? ▼
Hecla Water Association (PWS ID: OH4401612) has 19 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 5 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 34,942 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Hecla Water Association serve? ▼
Hecla Water Association serves 34,942 people in Ironton, Ohio. It is a Private-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 13,703 service connections.
What type of violations does Hecla Water Association have? ▼
Hecla Water Association has 19 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 17 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Hecla Water Association water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 5 PFAS compounds in Hecla Water Association's water supply: PFOA, HFPO-DA, PFBA, PFPeA, PFBS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Hecla Water Association use? ▼
Hecla Water Association uses Surface Water 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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.