AKRON CITY PWS
High Risk1 PFAS compound(s) exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels
This utility has until 2029 to install treatment under the EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule. In the meantime, a point-of-use filter certified NSF/ANSI 58 for PFOA/PFOS provides reliable interim protection.
2
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
35
ZIPs Served
Surface
Water Source
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.30ppt | 183% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ZIP Codes Served by This Utility
44087 44203 44210 44221 44223 44236 44240 44260 44264 44278 44301 44302 44303 44304 44305 44306 44307 44308 44309 44310 44311 44312 44313 44314 44315 44316 44318 44319 44320 44321 44325 44326 44333 44334 44398
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About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
OH7700011
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor