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Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill

Franklin Furnace, Ohio 45629 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 8,861 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

8,861
People served
116
EPA violations
27
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 116 drinking-water violations at Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill, 23% of them health-based - above the Ohio per-system average.

116
Total EPA violations on record
23%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
8,861
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill

Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill is a private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 8,861 residents in Franklin Furnace, Ohio (Scioto County) through 3,692 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 116 total violations for this system , of which 27 (23%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 88 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2020.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 27 violations (MCL, health-based). 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%).

Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill's 116 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
8,861
Total Violations
116
Health-Based Violations
27
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
3,692
County
Scioto
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
27
Monitoring Violations
88
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 27 2008
Xylenes, Total MR 4 2000
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 4 2000
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 4 2000
Benzene MR 4 2000
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 4 2000
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 4 2000
Vinyl chloride MR 4 2000
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 4 2000
Tetrachloroethylene MR 4 2000
Ethylbenzene MR 4 2000
Trichloroethylene MR 4 2000
Styrene MR 4 2000
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 2000
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 4 2000
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2000
Toluene MR 4 2000
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 2000
Carbon tetrachloride MR 4 2000
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2000
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2000
CHLOROBENZENE MR 4 2000
Coliform (TCR) MR 4 1997
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 1 2020

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

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

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/22/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/22/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/22/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/22/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/22/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/22/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/22/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/22/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/22/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/22/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/22/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 2/20/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 2/20/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 2/20/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 2/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 2/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 2/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 2/20/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 2/20/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 2/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 2/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 2/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 2/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 2/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 2/20/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 2/20/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 2/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 2/20/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 2/20/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 2/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 2/20/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 2/20/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 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 Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill.

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 OH7300303 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 Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill 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
2020 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 1 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 7000
2008 Coliform (TCR) MCL 27 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 3100
2000 Xylenes, Total MR 4 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 2955
2000 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 4 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 2981
2000 1,2-Dichloropropane MR 4 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 2983
2000 Benzene MR 4 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 2990
2000 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 4 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 2378
2000 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 4 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 2964
2000 Vinyl chloride MR 4 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 2976
2000 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 4 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 2980
2000 Tetrachloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 2987
2000 Ethylbenzene MR 4 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 2992
2000 Trichloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 2984
2000 Styrene MR 4 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 2996
2000 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 SDWIS / OH7300303 / 2968

How Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill Compares

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

Metric Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill Ohio avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 116 69 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 27 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 8,861 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 Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill water safe to drink? ▼
Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill (PWS ID: OH7300303) has 116 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 8,861 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill serve? ▼
Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill serves 8,861 people in Franklin Furnace, Ohio. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 3,692 service connections.
What type of violations does Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill have? ▼
Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill has 116 total violations: 27 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 88 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill water? ▼
No. Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill use? ▼
Scioto Water Inc.-Rose Hill 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.

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.