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Cleveland Public Water System

Cleveland, Ohio · PWSID: OH1801212

C
Water Safety Score
72/100
1,308,955
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
0
Health Violations
0
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Chlorine2 ppm4 ppmWithin LimitDec 1, 2016
Combined Filter Effluent0.5 NTU1 NTUWithin LimitJan 1, 2024

Violation History

Chlorine
MonitoringDec 1, 2016 - May 18, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 2092928
Chlorine
MonitoringFeb 1, 2017 - May 23, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 2092930
Chlorine
MonitoringMar 1, 2017 - May 15, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 2092934
Chlorine
MonitoringApr 1, 2017 - May 22, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 2092937
Chlorine
MonitoringMay 1, 2017 - May 18, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 2092940
Chlorine
MonitoringJul 1, 2017 - May 18, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 2092944
Chlorine
MonitoringJun 1, 2017 - May 18, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 2092947
Chlorine
MonitoringFeb 1, 2017 - Feb 28, 2017
Open
Enforcement: 2092950
Combined Filter Effluent
MonitoringJan 1, 2024 - Mar 19, 2025
Resolved
Enforcement: 2092985
Combined Filter Effluent
MonitoringJan 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Open
Enforcement: 2092982

Frequently Asked Questions

Cleveland Public Water System has a Water Safety Score of C (72/100). The system serves 1,308,955 people and has 0 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Cleveland Public Water System has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.