Tap Water Quality in Columbus, OH
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Columbus Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~905,000 | Source: Scioto River, Big Walnut Creek, and Hoover Reservoir
Columbus draws from multiple surface water sources and has invested heavily in watershed protection. The city's Division of Water manages three treatment plants serving over a million people. Agricultural runoff from central Ohio's farmland brings herbicides and nutrients into water sources. PFAS from the former Rickenbacker military base has been detected in some monitoring wells.
Common water quality concerns in Columbus
Agricultural runoff
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Disinfection byproducts
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PFAS
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Lead in older homes
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What's in your Columbus water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Columbus water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Columbus, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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