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HDMA - BENTON RD PWS

PWS ID: OH8035512 · MARYSVILLE, Ohio 43040

HDMA - BENTON RD PWS serves 7,600 people in MARYSVILLE, Ohio using Groundwater water sources. It has 63 recorded EPA violations, including 0 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: HDMA - BENTON RD PWS

HDMA - BENTON RD PWS is a private-owned non-transient non-community water system that delivers drinking water to 7,600 residents in MARYSVILLE, Ohio (Union County) through 9 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 63 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 63 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2000.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is BHC-GAMMA, recorded in 4 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 23.9 ppt. 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. HDMA - BENTON RD PWS's 63 violations sit below the Ohio average. Statewide, 204 of 346 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (59%). 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
7,600
Total Violations
63
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Non-Transient Non-Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
9
County
Union
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
63
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
BHC-GAMMA MR 4 1997
Glyphosate MR 4 1997
OXAMYL MR 4 1997
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 4 1997
Benzo(a)pyrene MR 4 1997
Coliform (TCR) MR 4 2000
Diquat MR 4 1997
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 4 1997
Carbofuran MR 4 1997
Picloram MR 4 1997
2,4-D MR 4 1997
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 4 1997
Pentachlorophenol MR 4 1997
Methoxychlor MR 4 1997
Endothall MR 4 1997
Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 1993

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 2 of 60 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFTrDA 9/24/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 9/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 9/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 9/24/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/24/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 9/24/2024 23.9000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 9/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 9/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 9/24/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 9/24/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/24/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/24/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 9/24/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 9/24/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 3/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 3/11/2024 23.7000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFDA 3/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 3/11/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 3/11/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 3/11/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 3/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 3/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 3/11/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 3/11/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 3/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 3/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 3/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 3/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 3/11/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 3/11/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 3/11/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 3/11/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 3/11/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 3/11/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L 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 HDMA - BENTON RD 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 OH8035512 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 HDMA - BENTON RD 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
2000 Coliform (TCR) MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 3100
1997 BHC-GAMMA MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 2010
1997 Glyphosate MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 2034
1997 OXAMYL MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 2036
1997 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 2039
1997 Benzo(a)pyrene MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 2306
1997 Diquat MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 2032
1997 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 2035
1997 Carbofuran MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 2046
1997 Picloram MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 2040
1997 2,4-D MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 2105
1997 Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 2383
1997 Pentachlorophenol MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 2326
1997 Methoxychlor MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 2015
1997 Endothall MR 4 SDWIS / OH8035512 / 2033

How HDMA - BENTON RD PWS Compares

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

Metric HDMA - BENTON RD PWS Ohio avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 63 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 1 compound 59% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 7,600 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
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HDMA - BENTON RD PWS water safe to drink? ▼
HDMA - BENTON RD PWS (PWS ID: OH8035512) has 63 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 7,600 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does HDMA - BENTON RD PWS serve? ▼
HDMA - BENTON RD PWS serves 7,600 people in MARYSVILLE, Ohio. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 9 service connections.
What type of violations does HDMA - BENTON RD PWS have? ▼
HDMA - BENTON RD PWS has 63 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 63 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in HDMA - BENTON RD PWS water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in HDMA - BENTON RD PWS's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does HDMA - BENTON RD PWS use? ▼
HDMA - BENTON RD PWS uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Non-Transient Non-Community Water System, serving the same people for at least 6 months per year.
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.

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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.

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