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Bethel, OH Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Bethel, OH — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Bethel's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Bethel Village Pws PWSID: OH1300116 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit

Lead is 3.60 ppb, 24% of the action level and no violations are open. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points, running as high as 1.89 times the limit.

C

Bethel earns a C for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 3.60 ppb — 24% of the federal action level
PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
14 violations since 2015, 1 health-based
No violations currently open
Bethel's lead level vs. all Ohio community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 3.60 ppb — 24% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 14% of Ohio utilities
Population Served
2603
~1338 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Purchased groundwater from another system — SDWIS source code GWP
Active Violations
0
14 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
24% of EPA action level
3.60 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 3.60 ppb, 24% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2026 Unaddressed
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS REPORTING FAILURE — — 2024 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2022 Unaddressed
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2020 Unaddressed
Public Notice OTHER — — 2019 Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2019 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2018 Unaddressed
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2018 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2018 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2016 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

14 violations are on record since 2015, of which 1 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Bethel Village Pws
PWSID OH1300116
Water source Groundwater — Purchased groundwater from another system — SDWIS source code GWP
Population served 2,603
Service connections 1,338
Systems serving this area 2
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethel tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points. No violations are currently open. Lead is 3.60 ppb, 24% of the action level.
Does Bethel water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points, running as high as 1.89 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Bethel? ▼
Bethel Village Pws (PWSID OH1300116), one of 2 systems serving this area. Groundwater. Purchased groundwater from another system — SDWIS source code GWP
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-12-08. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Bethel Residents Do?

1
Consider a reverse-osmosis filter
Reverse osmosis removes more than 95% of PFAS. Standard carbon pitchers do not.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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