CheckPFAS

ZIP 44256 · Ohio

Medina, OH

Low Level

3 compounds detected

Trace detections — well below EPA limits

lithium no federal limit
41200.00 ppt
0 61800 ppt
PFBA no federal limit
15.50 ppt
0 23.3 ppt
PFHxA no federal limit
3.00 ppt
0 4.5 ppt
Above EPA limit Below EPA limit No federal limit EPA MCL
PFAS Detected
6
Above EPA Limits
0
Water Systems
4
Highest % of MCL
N/A

Plain English

01What this means for you

Very low PFAS concentrations were detected — well below the EPA's Maximum Contaminant Level. For most healthy adults, this represents a minimal incremental risk from drinking water. The most proportionate response is to note the result and check your utility's Consumer Confidence Report again next year. If you have specific health concerns or vulnerable household members, speaking with your doctor and optionally installing a certified point-of-use filter is a reasonable step.

02RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A

Low Level

PWSID · OH4701803

Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
0
State
Ohio
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS test results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
15400.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
5.20pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
3.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

03MEDINA CITY PWS

Low Level

PWSID · OH5200514

Water Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Ohio
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS test results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
5.30pptNo federal limitUnregulated

04MEDINA CO/NORTHWEST PWS

Low Level

PWSID · OH5201903

Water Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Ohio
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS test results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
15.50pptNo federal limitUnregulated

05MEDINA CO/SOUTHERN WATER DIST PWS

Low Level

PWSID · OH5260712

Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Ohio
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS test results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
41200.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

Note: ZIP code 44256 is served by 4 separate water utilities. Results above show data for each system independently.

Source & Methodology

About this data

Source
EPA UCMR 5
Data released
January 2026
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Systems tested
~10,000 public water systems
Water systems (PWSID)
OH4701803 · OH5200514 · OH5201903 · OH5260712
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt

Values shown are the highest single-sample concentration measured at entry points to the distribution system. Results reflect water quality at the treatment plant — aging pipes, building plumbing, and on-site storage can affect what actually reaches your tap. "Not detected" means below the MRL, not literally zero.

View raw EPA UCMR 5 occurrence data →

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