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Community Water System · PWS OH4801411

Toledo City Of

Toledo, Ohio 43604 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 360,000 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

360,000
People served
26
EPA violations
12
Health-based
1 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 26 drinking-water violations at Toledo City Of, 46% of them health-based - below the Ohio per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound.

26
Total EPA violations on record
46%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
360,000
People served by this system
1
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Toledo City Of

Toledo City Of is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 360,000 residents in Toledo, Ohio (Lucas County) through 130,000 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 26 total violations for this system , of which 12 (46%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 10 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), recorded in 6 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 5 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%).

Toledo City Of's 26 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

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

Population Served
360,000
Total Violations
26
Health-Based Violations
12
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
130,000
County
Lucas
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
4
Monitoring Violations
10
Treatment Tech Violations
8

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 6 2022
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 2023
Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 2015
TTHM MCL 4 2014
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2024
TTHM MR 2 2007
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule MR 2 2009

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 1 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

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

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 OH4801411 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 Toledo City Of 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
2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 SDWIS / OH4801411 / 7000
2023 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 SDWIS / OH4801411 / 0300
2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 6 SDWIS / OH4801411 / 2456
2015 Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 SDWIS / OH4801411 / 0200
2014 TTHM MCL 4 SDWIS / OH4801411 / 2950
2009 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule MR 2 SDWIS / OH4801411 / 0600
2007 TTHM MR 2 SDWIS / OH4801411 / 2950

How Toledo City Of Compares

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

Metric Toledo City Of Ohio avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 26 69 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 12 12.5 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 59% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 360,000 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 Toledo City Of water safe to drink?
Toledo City Of (PWS ID: OH4801411) has 26 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 360,000 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Toledo City Of serve?
Toledo City Of serves 360,000 people in Toledo, Ohio. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 130,000 service connections.
What type of violations does Toledo City Of have?
Toledo City Of has 26 total violations: 12 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 10 monitoring/reporting violations, and 8 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Toledo City Of water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in Toledo City Of's water supply: PFBA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Toledo City Of use?
Toledo City Of 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.
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.