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Portsmouth, Ohio Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 1 water system serving 40,475 people.

65
Fair
out of 100

Water Source

1
Water System
40K
People Served
Surface water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
PFBS0.004 No federal limit2000.0 ug/L(EPA Health Advisory)
0%
Below guideline
PFOA0.005 0.004 ug/L0.090 ug/L(EWG)
135%
Above limit

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (2)

72

Oct 27, 2021

minor

72

Feb 11, 2020

minor

Resolved Violations (6)

72

Aug 17, 2022

minor

72

Aug 17, 2022

minor

46

Oct 1, 2002 — Dec 31, 2002

critical

46

Oct 1, 2002 — Dec 31, 2002

critical

46

Oct 1, 2002 — Dec 31, 2002

critical

+ 1 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portsmouth tap water safe to drink?

Portsmouth's water has 1 contaminant detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Portsmouth tap water?

2 contaminants have been detected in Portsmouth's water supply across 1 water system. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Portsmouth?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Portsmouth's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Portsmouth have any water quality violations?

Yes, Portsmouth currently has 2 active violations. See the violations section above for details.