ZIP Code 43952 Water Quality & Testing Report
Steubenville, OH · Jefferson County County · Updated for 2026
Compiled & verified by Sahajul Haque from official EPA SDWIS recordsIs Tap Water Safe to Drink in ZIP 43952 (Steubenville, OH)?
Caution / Filtration Recommended: Tap water in ZIP code 43952 (Steubenville, OH) has compliance concerns, earning an EPA Safety Grade of C (60/100) due to 2 health violation(s) and 2.1 ppb lead. While treated by City of Steubenville,, residents are advised to use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified water filter for drinking and cooking.
Water Safety Grade
Fair — Some compliance concerns
Health Violations
2
Total Violations
12
Lead Risk
High
Contaminants
2
Active Water Quality Issues Detected
EPA records show 9 unresolved violations. Contact City of Steubenville, for current status.
About Tap Water in ZIP Code 43952
Tap water in ZIP code 43952 (Steubenville, OH) is distributed by City of Steubenville, (EPA ID: OH4102411), serving approximately 17,000 residents. Based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance records, this system receives a water safety grade of C with a composite quality score of 60/100.
Water System
City of Steubenville,
EPA ID: OH4102411
Water Source
Surface Water
Population Served
17,000 residents
County
Jefferson County County, Ohio
Lead Levels in ZIP 43952
EPA action level: 15 ppb | Public health goal: 0 ppb
Lead Level: 2.1 ppb — Very Low
Lead exposure risk in 43952 is rated High. EPA models estimate a 66% exposure probability based on housing and infrastructure age.
EPA action level: 1.3 mg/L
EPA model estimate based on housing age and infrastructure
Water Hardness & Mineral Content
Grains per gallon (GPG) & Parts per million (PPM / mg/L)
Water in ZIP 43952 is Hard (125 mg/L / 7.3 GPG). Residents may notice white mineral spots on glassware, reduced soap efficiency, and mineral scale on faucets and showerheads.
Grains per gallon
Parts per million CaCO3
Official EPA SDWIS Database Entry
Utility: City of Steubenville, · PWSID: OH4102411
Violation History
Past 5 years — EPA SDWIS data
City of Steubenville, has recorded 2 health-based violations out of 12 total violations over the past 5 years. 9 violations remain unresolved in EPA tracking records.
Regulatory compliance risk for this utility is rated Critical based on past reporting and enforcement records.
Contaminants Detected
Contaminants with health-based violations on record
EPA records identify 2 contaminants with health-based violations in the past 5 years: Fecal Coliform, Chlorine residual.
⚖ Enforcement Actions
Water Source & Environmental Factors
Surface Water
This system draws water from lakes, rivers, or reservoirs. Surface water is treated to remove sediment, microorganisms, and chemical contaminants before reaching taps.
Highest potential
Estimated annual flood-related costs per property
% of household income spent on energy — indicator of older infrastructure
EPA Radon Zone 1 — highest potential for radon in indoor air. Homeowners should test their home for radon and consider mitigation if levels exceed 4 pCi/L.
Water Quality Testing in ZIP 43952
Tap Water & Well Testing Recommendations
Residents in ZIP code 43952 served by City of Steubenville, can test tap water or private well systems to verify water purity. Testing detects hidden contaminants before they impact family health.
Tap Water Testing Steps
- 1.Conduct a certified lead check if your home was constructed before 1986.
- 2.Use certified lab testing kits rather than uncalibrated test strips for regulated compliance.
- 3.Sample water from both your kitchen faucet and water heater to compare line purity.
Private Well Testing Steps
- •Test for Coliform bacteria and Nitrates annually.
- •Test for heavy metals, radon, and PFAS every 3 years.
- •Send samples to a state-certified drinking water laboratory recognized by Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
🛡 What Should You Do? — ZIP 43952 Recommendations
Some compliance concerns — take precautions
- ⚠ Use a certified NSF/ANSI 53 filter for drinking and cooking water if you have young children
- ⚠ Never give unfiltered tap water to infants in formula — use certified bottled or filtered water
- ⚠ Request a copy of the Consumer Confidence Report to see what was detected and when
- ⚠ Call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline: 1-800-426-4791
Recommended Water Treatment Systems:
NSF 53 Lead Pitcher Filter
Specifically certified to reduce lead and copper at the tap.
NSF 58 Under-Sink RO System
Advanced filtration for PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, and organic chemicals.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 43952 Water Quality
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for ZIP code 43952 is compiled from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), EPA ECHO enforcement database, UCMR5 unregulated contaminant monitoring, and Consumer Confidence Reports filed by City of Steubenville,. Safety scores are composite metrics derived from violation history, lead levels, enforcement actions, and infrastructure risk indicators. Data reflects a 5-year monitoring window. Last dataset update: 2024. View EPA source data →