Public water system · OH4700711
ActiveLorain City Pws
Community water system in Lorain County, Ohio, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
64,152
Service connections
26,519
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-02 | 4H | 5200 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2019-03-21 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2011-04-01 | 41 | 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2011-04-01 | 43 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | 03 | 1015 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | 03 | 1020 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | 03 | 1045 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | 03 | 1025 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | 03 | 1036 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | 03 | 1010 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | 03 | 1005 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | 03 | 1074 | No | Resolved |
Lorain City Pws: frequently asked questions
Is Lorain City Pws's water safe to drink?
Lorain City Pws is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the OH state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Lorain City Pws?
Lorain City Pws (PWSID OH4700711) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the OH state drinking water program.
How many people does Lorain City Pws serve?
Lorain City Pws reports serving 64,152 people through 26,519 service connections in Lorain County, Ohio.
Where does Lorain City Pws get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Lorain County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Lorain Co. Water A | Lorain | 73,125 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Elyria Water Department | Lorain | 68,000 | Community | Surface water |
| North Ridgeville City Pws | Lorain | 29,465 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Avon City Pws | Lorain | 23,800 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Avon Lake City Pws | Lorain | 23,659 | Community | Surface water |
| Amherst City Pws | Lorain | 11,797 | Community | Purchased surface water |