Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
LORAIN CITY PWS
LORAIN CITY PWS delivers tap water graded C (73/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 64,152 residents in LORAIN, Ohio using surface water. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 440-204-2280.
Is LORAIN tap water safe to drink?
LORAIN CITY PWS delivers tap water that earns a grade of C (73/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an average rating, with several contaminants above health guidelines but generally compliant with US legal limits.
The utility serves 64,152 residents in LORAIN, drawing from surface water.
Public testing data identifies 12 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Trichloroacetic acid, Chloroform, Dichloroacetic acid, Dibromochloromethane, Chromium (hexavalent), Dibromoacetic acid, Nitrate, Nitrate and nitrite. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for LORAIN CITY PWS (system ID OH4700711) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | 03/21/2019 | Open |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Missed reporting | 07/02/2025 | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Quick actions for LORAIN residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for LORAIN CITY PWS.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 25.7 ppb, 429x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 37.1 ppb, 247x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 18.0 ppb, 180x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Contact LORAIN CITY PWS
Reach the utility directly for service issues, water quality concerns, or to request your Consumer Confidence Report.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 73/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
25.7 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 429× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
37.1 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 247× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
18.0 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 180× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
9.2 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 153× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
8.95 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 90× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
25.2 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 63× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
7.93 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 40× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
2.65 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 27× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0779 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.9× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.0948 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.2× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.342 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 2.4× over |
| Nitrate and nitrite Inorganic |
0.342 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 2.4× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
11.8 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
0.0156 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
1.16 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
19.3 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.976 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.325 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.752 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.166 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorpyriphos Other |
0.00763 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.986 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
LORAIN CITY PWS service area
This water system serves 1 community in Lorain County, Ohio. Click any city for its dedicated tap water quality page.
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