What was found in ZIP 44280
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1190.5 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 990 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 900 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 224 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 566.1 µg/L — MEDINA CO/NORTHWEST PWS · 46,324 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 47.84 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 81.34 µg/L — MEDINA CO/NORTHWEST PWS · 46,324 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 58.67 µg/L — MEDINA CO/NORTHWEST PWS · 46,324 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 36.4 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 43.95 µg/L — RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 28.125 µg/L 188% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 37.71 µg/L — MEDINA CO/NORTHWEST PWS · 46,324 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 24.45 µg/L — RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.855 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 18.06 µg/L — RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 18.05 µg/L — RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 17.34 µg/L — MEDINA CO/NORTHWEST PWS · 46,324 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 15.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 14.44 µg/L — RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 8.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.58 µg/L — RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.365 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0155 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MEDINA CO/NORTHWEST PWS · 46,324 people · 2023 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 1,308,955 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0013 mg/L — MEDINA CO/NORTHWEST PWS · 46,324 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 44280
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM | OH | 1,308,955 |
| RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A | OH | 73,125 |
| MEDINA CO/NORTHWEST PWS | 46,324 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 44280 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 44280 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 44280. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 44280?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 44280. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 44280's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.