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Is Dayton Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Yes! Generally Safe to Drink*

LAST UPDATED: 7:47 pm, August 10, 2022
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Dayton?

Yes, Dayton's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Dayton has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Dayton's local Twitter account.

According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Dayton's water utility, Dayton Public Water System, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. This assessment is based on the Dayton Public Water System water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.

While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.

The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.

Water Quality Report for Dayton Tap Water

The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Dayton tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.

Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.

EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.

There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.

We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Dayton's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.

Dayton Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years

Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Dayton Public Water System for Dayton in Ohio. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.

Is there Lead in Dayton Water?

Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Dayton water system, Dayton Public Water System, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.008 mg/L of lead in Dayton water. This is 53.3% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Dayton contained more lead.

While Dayton water testing may have found 0.008 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.

No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.

Are there PFAS in Dayton Tap Water?

Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base - near Dayton with suspected leaks.

With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Dayton has been evaluated for yet.

Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.

What do these Violations Mean?

Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.

Health Based Violations

  1. Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
  2. Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
  3. Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.

Non-Health Based Violations

  1. Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
  2. Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
  3. Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.

SDWA Table Key

Field Description
Compliance Period Dates of the compliance period.
Status Current status of the violation.
  • Resolved - The violation has at least one resolving enforcement action. In SDWIS, this indicates that either the system has returned to compliance from the violation, the rule that was violated was no longer applicable, or no further action was needed.
  • Archived - The violation is not Resolved, but is more than five years past its compliance period end date. In keeping with the Enforcement Response Policy, the violation no longer contributes to the public water system's overall compliance status. Unresolved violations are also marked as Archived when a system ceases operations (becomes inactive).
  • Addressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and is addressed by one or more formal enforcement actions.
  • Unaddressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and has not been addressed by formal enforcement.
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Health-Based? Whether the violation is health based.
Category Code
The category of violation that is reported.
  • TT - Treatment Technique Violation
  • MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
  • Other - Other Violation
  • MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
  • MR - Monitoring and Reporting
  • MON - Monitoring Violation
  • RPT - Reporting Violation
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Code A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table.
Contaminant Code A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation.
Rule Code Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rule
  • 121 - Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 122 - Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 123 - Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Ground Water Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 331 - Nitrates
  • 332 - Arsenic
  • 333 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 111 - Revised Total Coliform Rule
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Rule Group Code Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
  • 120 - Surface Water Treatment Rules
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Groundwater Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 330 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rules
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
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Rule Family Code Code for rule family.
  • 100 - Microbials
  • 200 - Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 300 - Chemicals
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.

Dayton Water - Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I CONTACT DAYTON CUSTOMER SERVICE?
To contact customer service for the Dayton water provider, Dayton Public Water System, please use the information below.
By Mail: 3210 CHUCK WAGNER LANE
DAYTON, OH, 45414
HOW TO PAY BILL FOR DAYTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
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HOW TO START & STOP DAYTON WATER SERVICE
Starting Your Service

Moving to a new house or apartment in Dayton means you will often need to put the water in your name with Dayton Public Water System. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.

Start Service Form

Want to create a new account?

Leaving your house or apartment in Dayton means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Dayton Public Water System. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.

Stop Service Form

Is Dayton Tap Water Safe to Drink? Tap water & safety quality

The estimated price of bottled water

$2.17 in USD (1.5-liter)

USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

Dayton tap water
  • Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 19% Very Low
  • Water Pollution 33% Low
  • Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 81% Very High
  • Water Quality 67% High

The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Dayton, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).

Related FAQS

Dayton Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)

The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Dayton's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Drinking Water Quality Report

for the 2019 Testing Year

COMMISSIONER

COMMISSIONER

COMMISSIONER

DEBBIE LIEBERMAN

JUDY DODGE

CAROLYN RICE

Rebuilding and Reinvesting Now and for the Future

ADMINISTRATOR

MICHAEL COLBERT

INTERIM DIRECTOR

MATT HILLIARD

There is no doubt that 2019 was a challenging year for Montgomery County and thousands of our residents. From the February water main break to the Memorial Day tornadoes, we have all responded with resiliency and strength. Each of these challenges have brought us together as a community to help one another – seamlessly demonstrating what community is all about.

I am proud of the hard work and dedication our staff at Environmental Services provides.

I am pleased to share that Montgomery County has met or exceeded all state and federal drinking water quality standards for the 2019 testing year. This says a lot about our dedication to protecting public health and serving our citizens. As always, Montgomery County will continue investing in its water system in 2020 to ensure safe and affordable water for all.

In some areas of the County, our underground water systems are more than 50 years old. To upgrade this aging infrastructure, we invested nearly $27 million in 2019 and plan to invest more than $32 million more in 2020. We passed a new rate structure in 2019 and are using that revenue to actively fund these projects. We also did this to provide the necessary funds for the long-term maintenance of our system, which we estimate will cost about $750 million over the next 20 years. We will begin work on the Sewer Modernization and Replacement Tunnel (SMART) Project for our Western Regional Water Reclamation Facility this year, which is the largest infrastructure project undertaken by our department in more than 20 years.

This report includes general health information, water quality test results, and source water information. I hope reviewing this information gives you greater insight into your local water source, and helps you understand all that we do to keep your water clean, safe, and reliable.

Sincerely,

Matt Hilliard, Interim Director

Michael Colbert, County Administrator

Montgomery County drinking water met all EPA standards in sample year 2019.

In 2019, Montgomery County Environmental Services had an unconditioned license to operate our water system.

Listed below is information on the contaminants that were found in Montgomery County drinking water.

Contaminants (Units)

Maxi-

Ideal

Highest

Range of

Violation?

Sample

Contaminant Source

 

mum

Goals

Level

Detections

(Yes/No)

Year

 

 

Allowed

(MCLG)

Detected

 

 

 

 

 

(MCL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regulated at the Treatment Facility: Dayton’s Miami Plant

Fluoride (ppm)

4.0

4.0

1.1

0.81-1.04

No

2019

Erosion of natural deposits;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water additive which promotes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

strong teeth; Discharge from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fertilizer and aluminum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

factories

Nitrate (ppm)

10.0

10.0

0.88

0.24 - 0.88

No

2019

Runoff from fertilizer use;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leaching from septic tanks,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sewage; Erosion of natural

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

deposits

Turbidity (NTU)1

N/A

TT

0.52

0.01-0.52

No

2019

Lime softening residuals; Soil

 

 

 

99.7% <

 

 

 

runoff

 

TT≥95% must be ≤0.3(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.31

 

 

 

 

Barium (ppm)

2

2

0.032

N/A

No

2019

Erosion of natural deposits;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discharge from metal refineries

Total Organic Carbon (ppm)

TT

N/A

0.612

0.53-0.75

No

2019

Naturally present in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

environment

Unregulated Compounds at the Treatment Facility: Dayton’s Miami Plant

Bromodichloromethane (ppb)

N/A

N/A

1.74

1.68-1.80

N/A

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bromoform (ppb)

N/A

N/A

0.544

0.457-0.631

N/A

2019

Byproducts of drinking water

Chloroform (ppb)

N/A

N/A

1.04

1.01-1.06

N/A

2019

chlorination

Dibromochloromethane (ppb)

N/A

N/A

1.91

1.74-2.08

N/A

2019

 

Perfluorooctanoic Acid (ppt)

N/A

N/A

ND

ND

N/A

2019

 

PFOA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid

N/A

N/A

ND

ND

N/A

2019

 

(ppt) PFOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-methoxyethanol (UCMR4)

N/A

N/A

15.9

15.9-15.9

N/A

2018

 

(ppb)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAA5 (UCMR4) (ppb)

N/A

N/A

5.54

3.69-10.44

N/A

2018

 

HAA6Br (UCMR4) (ppb)

N/A

N/A

6.81

2.86-11.83

N/A

2018

 

HAA9 (UCMR5) (ppb)

N/A

N/A

10.33

5.89-17.49

N/A

2018

 

FOOTNOTES

  1. Dayton complied with requirements for every month in 2019. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water and is an indication of the effectiveness of our filtration system. The turbidity limit set by the EPA is 0.3 NTU in 95% of the daily samples and shall not exceed 1 NTU at any time. As reported above, the City of Dayton’s highest recorded turbidity result for 2019 at Miami Plant was 0.52 NTU and lowest monthly percentage of samples meeting the turbid- ity limits was 99.7%, and at Ottawa Treatment Plant was 0.41 NTU and lowest monthly percentage of samples meeting the turbidity limits was 99.7%.
  2. Dayton complied with alternate compliance criteria for TOC regulations under the D/DBP Rule. The level reported is“average”.

Contaminants (Units)

Maxi-

Ideal

Highest

Range of

Violation?

Sample

Contaminant Source

 

mum

Goals

Level

Detections

(Yes/No)

Year

 

 

Allowed

(MCLG)

Detected

 

 

 

 

 

(MCL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regulated at the Treatment Facilty: Dayton’s Ottawa Plant

Fluoride (ppm)

4.0

4.0

0.99

0.20-1.29

No

2019

Erosion of natural deposits;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water additive which

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

promotes strong teeth;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discharge from fertilizer and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

aluminum factories

Nitrate (ppm)

10.0

10.0

1.90

0.96 - 1.90

No

2019

Runoff from fertilizer use;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leaching from septic tanks,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sewage; Erosion of natural

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

deposits

Turbidity (NTU)1

N/A

TT

0.41

0.01-0.41

No

2019

Lime softening residuals; Soil

 

 

 

99.7% <

 

 

 

runoff

 

TT≥95% must be ≤0.3(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.31

 

 

 

 

Barium (ppm)

2

2

0.043

N/A

No

2019

Erosion of natural deposits;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discharge from metal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

refineries

Total Organic Carbon (ppm)

TT

N/A

0.492

0.43-0.56

No

2019

Naturally present in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

environment

Unregulated Compounds at the Treatment Facility: Dayton’s Ottawa Plant

Bromodichloromethane

N/A

N/A

1.80

1.65-1.94

N/A

2019

 

(ppb)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bromoform (ppb)

N/A

N/A

ND

ND-0.477

N/A

2019

Byproducts of drinking water

Chloroform (ppb)

N/A

N/A

1.33

1.151-1.52

N/A

2019

chlorination

Dibromochloromethane

N/A

N/A

1.72

1.70-1.75

N/A

2019

 

(ppb)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perfluorooctanoic Acid,

N/A

N/A

3.53

ND-5.14

N/A

2019

 

PFOA (ppt)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perfluorooctanesulfonic

N/A

N/A

9.02

ND-12.7

N/A

2019

 

Acid, PFOS (ppt)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-methoxyethanol (UCMR4)

N/A

N/A

10.1

10.1-10.1

N/A

2018

 

(ppb)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAA5 (UCMR4) (ppb)

N/A

N/A

5.84

3.69-10.44

N/A

2018

 

HAA6Br (UCMR4) (ppb)

N/A

N/A

6.81

2.86-11.83

N/A

2018

 

HAA9 (UCMR5) (ppb)

N/A

N/A

10.33

5.89-17.49

N/A

2018

 

Montgomery County drinking water met all EPA standards in sample year 2019.

In 2019, Montgomery County Environmental Services had an unconditioned license to operate our water system.

Listed below is information on the contaminants that were found in Montgomery County drinking water.

Regulated in Distribution System*

Contaminants (Units)

MCLG

MCL

Level

Range of

Violation?

Sample

Contaminant

 

 

 

Found

Detections

 

Year

Source

Total Chlorine (ppm), north

4 MRDLG

4 MRDL

1.162

1.06 – 1.23

No

2019

Water additive to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

control microbes

Total Chlorine (ppm), south

4 MRDLG

4 MRDL

1.202

1.15 – 1.29

No

2019

Haloacetic Acids (ppb), north

N/A

60

8.01

<6.0 – 9.6

No

2019

By-products of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

drinking water

Haloacetic Acids (ppb), south

N/A

60

8.41

<6.0 – 9.1

No

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

chlorination

Trihalomethanes (ppb), north

N/A

80

36.31

16.5 – 43.6

No

2019

 

Trihalomethanes (ppb), south

N/A

80

36.11

19.1 – 52.5

No

2019

 

* Montgomery County Environmental Services data from the distribution system. All other data is provided by the City of Dayton.

Lead and Copper*

Contaminants

Action

Individual Results

90% of Test Levels

Violation?

Sample

Contaminant

(units)

Level (AL)

over AL

were less than...

 

Year

Source

Lead* (ppb), north

15

N/A

<5

No

2019

Corrosion of

 

 

 

 

 

 

household plumbing

 

None of the 60 samples were found to have lead above the lead AL of 15 ppb.

 

systems;

Copper* (ppm), north

1.3

N/A

0.0594

No

2019

Erosion of natural

 

None of the

60 samples were found to have copper above the AL of 1.3 ppm.

deposits

Unregulated in Distribution System*

Contaminants (units)

MCLG

MCL

Level Found

Range of Detections

Violation?

Sample Year

Haloacetic Acids 5 (ppb)

N/A

N/A

5.01

3.54-7.39

N/A

2019

North (UCMR 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Haloacetic Acids 6Br (ppb)

N/A

N/A

9.71

8.69-11.40

N/A

2019

North (UCMR 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Haloacetic Acids 9 (ppb)

N/A

N/A

13.56

12.00-17.10

N/A

2019

North (UCMR 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Haloacetic Acids 5 (ppb)

N/A

N/A

12.11

3.10-33.80

N/A

2019

South (UCMR 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Haloacetic Acids 6Br (ppb)

N/A

N/A

8.05

2.47-12.80

N/A

2019

South (UCMR 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Haloacetic Acids 9 (ppb)

N/A

N/A

19.53

11.60-38.70

N/A

2019

South (UCMR 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contami- nant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. In 2019, Montgomery County participated in the fourth round of the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 4). For a copy of the results please call the Communications Department at 937-781-2532.

DEFINITIONS

Lead* (ppb), south

15

17.3, 19.8 ppb

<5

No

2019

 

 

2 of the 101

samples were found to have lead above the lead AL of 15 ppb.

 

Copper* (ppm), south

1.3

N/A

0.0655

No

2019

 

 

None of the

101samples were found to have copper above the AL of 1.3 ppm.

 

* Montgomery County Environmental Services data from the distribution system. All other data is provided by the City of Dayton.

FOOTNOTES

  1. Locational running annual average.
  2. Highest running quarterly average.
  • Montgomery County has two distinct water service areas, one on the north side of the City of Dayton and one on the south side. The north system serves: Butler Township, Harrison Township, Huber Heights, areas of Jefferson Township, Riverside, and Trot- wood. The south system serves: Centerville, areas of Jefferson Township, Kettering, Miami Township, Moraine, and Washington Township. The Ottawa and Miami plants are redundant feeds and at any time, any Montgomery County water customer could receive water from either plant or both.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Contaminant level (MCL): The highest level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest residual disinfectant level allowed.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of residual disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Picocuries per liter (pCi/l): A common measure of radioactivity.

Parts per Million (ppm) or Milligrams per Liter (mg/L) are units of measure for concentration of a contaminant. A part per million corresponds to one second in a little over 11.5 days.

Parts per Billion (ppb) or Micrograms per Liter (μg/L) are units of measure for concentration of a contaminant. A part per billion corresponds to one second in 31.7 years.

Parts per Trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per Liter (ng/L) are units of measure for concentration of a contaminant. A part per billion corresponds to one second in 31,700 years.

The “<” symbol: A symbol which means less than. A result of <5 means that the lowest level that could be detected was 5 and the contaminant in that sample was not detected.

NTU = Nephelometric Turbidity Units (measure of “cloudiness”)

ND = Not detected

Your Local Water Source

Other Helpful Information

Our Source: Great Miami Valley Aquifer

Montgomery County Environmental Services receives its drinking water from the City of Dayton Water Department. The source of Dayton’s drinking water is the Great Miami Buried Valley Aquifer. This Aquifer is a large underground area of water-bearing sand and gravel deposits. This groundwater is influenced by surface water.

The Ohio EPA conducted a source water assessment of Dayton’s water source. The assessment concluded that the aquifer supplying water to the City of Dayton’s well fields has a high susceptibility to contamination. This determination

is based on: the influence of surface water recharge to the aquifer; the presence of a relatively thin protective layer of clay overlying the aquifer; the shallow depth of the aquifer; contaminant plumes in Dayton’s well field protection area; the presence of significant potential contaminant sources in the protection area; and the presence of contaminants in treated water. Copies of the source water assessment report prepared for Dayton are available by contacting the Division of Environmental Management at (937) 333-3725.

About Your Drinking Water

The EPA requires regular sampling to ensure drinking water safety. During 2019, Montgomery County Environmental Services conducted sampling for chlorine, bacteria, Haloacetic Acids, Trihalomethanes, Lead, and Copper. Samples were collected for a total of 15 different contaminants, most of which were not detected in the Montgomery County water supply. The Ohio EPA requires us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently.

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Sources of Drinking Water Contamination

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

  1. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife; (B) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; (C) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses; (D) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic

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and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems; (E) Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, USEPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.

More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Federal Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800- 426-4791.

Lead Educational Information

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Montgomery County Environmental Services is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for thirty seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. A list of laboratories certified in the State of Ohio to test for lead may be found at http://www.epa.ohio.gov/ ddagw or by calling 614-644-2752. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/ safewater/lead.

Revised Total Coliform Rule Information

All water systems were required to begin compliance with a new rule, the Revised Total Coliform Rule, on April 1, 2016. The new rule maintains the purpose to protect public health by ensuring the integrity of the drinking water distribution system and monitoring for the presence of total coliform bacteria, which includes E. coli bacteria. The U.S. EPA anticipates greater public health protection under the new rule, as it requires water systems that are vulnerable to

microbial contamination to identify and fix problems. As a result, under the new rule there is no longer a maximum contaminant level violation for multiple total coliform detections. Instead, the new rule requires water systems that exceed a specified frequency of total coliform occurrences to conduct an assessment to determine if any significant deficiencies exist. If found, these must be corrected by the PWS.

Special Precautions and Health Concerns

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. USEPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791).

Public Participation Welcome

Public participation and comment are encouraged at meetings of the Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners, held most Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. on the 10th Floor of the County Administration Building, 451 W. Third St., Dayton, OH 45422. Contact (937) 225-4690 for more information.

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Contaminants


Dayton Public Water System

EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Division of Drinking and Ground Waters, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

Utility details

  • Serves: 141359
  • Data available: 2012-2017
  • Data Source: Surface water
  • Total: 21

Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines

  • Bromodichloromethane
  • Bromoform
  • Chloroform
  • Chromium (hexavalent)
  • Dibromochloromethane
  • Dichloroacetic acid
  • Nitrate
  • Nitrate and nitrite
  • Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)

Other Detected Contaminants

  • 1%2C4-Dioxane
  • Barium
  • Bromochloroacetic acid
  • cis-1%2C2-Dichloroethylene
  • Dibromoacetic acid
  • Fluoride
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
  • Manganese
  • Molybdenum
  • Nitrite
  • Strontium
  • Trichloroacetic acid

Reminder

Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.

Sources and Resources

Dayton Tap Water

A recent article in the Dayton Daily News described how trace amounts of certain chemicals found in tap water can cause health problems, including cancer. There have been studies that suggest trace amounts of certain chemicals, including atrazine, form a class of chemicals called “arsenes.” This article argues that exposure to atrazine is every day and does not present immediate health risks. However, there have been several reports of increased bladder and rectal cancers attributed to atrazine since its introduction into the US in 2021. The authors of the article argue that because atrazine is an estrogen mimetic, pregnant or breastfeeding women should be cautious about taking this chemical.

Other chemicals associated with increased cancer risk include nitrates, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), TCEs, and MTBE. MTBE is a component of many fertilizers and industrial pollutants and is used widely as an antifungal agent in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Studies have shown that there may be a link between elevated levels of MTBE and bladder and rectal cancer. One of the sources of MTBE is tires and brake linings from trucks. The stories of this chemical in drinking water supplies are currently not known. Still, it is believed that the levels in drinking water supplies across the country are much higher than safe, even for occasional use.

When considering a home water filtration system, keep in mind that your filter must effectively remove chemical contaminants while preserving essential minerals. By maintaining healthy mineral content, you will be eliminating several health threats. Drinking tap water contaminated with cancer-causing estrogen mimetic agents and other chemical contaminants will do nothing to prevent such cancers. In fact, the opposite is true. You will increase your risk of developing cancer by increasing exposure to these toxins through drinking tap water.

Drinking Water in Dayton

There have been a lot of reports lately about the contamination of drinking water in Dayton, OH. The city of Dayton is located in the northeast corner of the state and is one of the largest employers in the area. It is so large that most of its residents work at some of the giant corporations in the world, such as Honda, Xerox, and CitiBank. Recently, these corporations discovered that a certain level of lead was present in their drinking water supply. Now, they are looking for a company that will provide them with an alternate method of filtration that will remove this metal from their tap water. But, the people of Dayton are upset because they feel this is a clear case of environmental pollution.

They are livid because this is not only bad for their health, but it is also a clear case of corporate greed. Water is supposed to be clean and free of contaminants, yet here we find a company contaminating the drinking water of millions of people just so their profits will rise. These corporations do not care how polluted their water is, as long as no one takes notice. They are only concerned with their bottom line, which is more important than providing clean, pure water for their customers. If you think this is happening in your area, get your water filter today.

Dayton is one of the worst places in the United States to live when it comes to drinking water. It is almost a death trap, where every drop of polluted water can kill you. So, if you are concerned about your family’s safety, do something about it today. Purchase a drinking water filter and make sure that every person in your community can enjoy clean, healthy water.

Dayton Water Quality

Dayton, Ohio, is located in the center of the tri-county area. It is known as the “Wise City” of the Tri-Cities and has around fifteen million. Dayton’s water quality meets all state and federal guidelines, and the city uses a water treatment system known as the Dayton Water Treatment Center (WDTC). The center treats all city water and supplies it to residents and businesses through different stages of treatment. The purpose of this treatment center is to protect the community from unsafe water.

One of the essential steps taken at the Dayton Water Treatment Center is the use of chlorine. For this reason, the city has one of the highest levels of chlorine in the country. This water quality is also outstanding because most of the water available to the treatment facility does not make it to homes. The water that makes it to homes has already been through several purification steps, so it poses no harm to the person drinking the water. Since much of the water that makes it to the treatment facility is used for drinking, the water that makes it to homes is generally safe to drink.

Because of the large amount of chlorine in the water, other measures are taken at the treatment facility to combat the effects of chlorine. Chlorination is one such measure, but it is only one step in the process. There are other steps such as carbon filtration and ion exchange used to remove toxins from the water. All of these methods work to give the water a better quality than that of untreated water. If you want to know more about the Dayton, Ohio water quality, you can contact your local county office.

Water in Dayton

If you are looking for a great way to save on your water bill while you are visiting Dayton, there are many things you can do to get the water that you need while enjoying an all-in-one-place location. There is a tremendous public water treatment plant right in the middle of Dayton, Ohio, called Fairmount Water Treatment Center. They treat all of the water coming into the city and can filter out some of the most harmful contaminants and make the water safe for drinking. The water treatment center uses multiple filters, including ion exchange, sub-micron filtration, and carbon block. This allows the water to be purified, and it has the minerals and trace amounts of essential vitamins and minerals that we need.

Another great way to get drinking water that is filtered and doesn’t have to carry around is by installing a water dispenser at home. There are several water dispensers that you can purchase, and they will give you water throughout the day without you having to get up and get it yourself. Some of these units even have refrigeration capabilities so that you do not have to keep running the water bottle throughout the entire day. Some of the more popular water dispensers include the Life Span and Everpure.

When it comes to filtering your own water, the filter system that you choose should handle all of the minerals and essential vitamins in the water that you want to drink. Some people choose to use a filter system that removes the chlorine from the water, and then they replace it with another type of filter. The critical thing to do is read the product description to see what it is made of and how much it can filter. The more filters it has, the better it will filter your water. You should also make sure that you are choosing the best quality water filter to get the absolute best quality of drinking water in the county of Dayton.

Dayton Drinking Water Standards

It should come as no surprise that Dayton, OH, has some pretty lousy drinking water quality. According to figures provided by the Environmental Protection Agency, Dayton has some of the worst drinking water in the country. This is because Dayton is located in a part of Ohio known for heavy industry and large amounts of waste. From concrete companies to steel mills and chemical makers, all sorts of industries have dumped lots of waste into the environment here, causing pollution and contamination in the water supply. As a result, the drinking water quality in Dayton is “frequently inconsistent with safety.”

The drinking water quality in Dayton has also been low in some vital minerals, such as potassium and magnesium. These two minerals are essential for human health and are found in only a very few drinking glasses of water worldwide. This is because many industries dump toxic waste into the area, which also contaminates the groundwater. Also, it takes a lot of energy to run all of these facilities, so much of the energy used is used to operate a water treatment plant. Without these necessary elements, the water cannot be purified, and the people of Dayton and the residents of the rest of the state are left with nothing but junk to drink.

Now that you know a little bit more about Dayton’s drinking water standards, you might want to take action and help improve them. You can help by sponsoring a campaign to get the drinking water standards for the city improved. Like drinking water providers that are relatively poor performers, many corporations are often willing to work with the public on issues such as improving their environmental performance. It certainly makes good sense to do whatever you can to help the environment – after all, it is one of the things that you will be doing every day when you wake up in the morning.

Dayton Water Contaminants

Dayton, Ohio water contamination cases have been on the rise over the last few years, and the most common contaminants found in the drinking supply are herbicides and pesticides. Even if you don’t consume these things directly, they will find their way into your body through breathing in them and absorption through your skin. This means that even if you wash your hands regularly, you could still expose yourself to these contaminants. Even your food can contain traces of them. If you want to protect yourself from all of this, you must find a good water purification system in your area.

The first step to taking care of this problem is to get a home water filtration system. Using one of these systems, you will get rid of water contaminants and remove the harmful chemicals that can be found in tap water as well. For a filter to be effective, it needs to remove at least a certain amount of pollutants from the water. It should be able to remove sediment as well. The number of contaminants that a system is designed to remove will depend on the make and model you buy.

There are several different types of filters that you can use to combat the threat posed by contaminants in your water. You can either get an under-the-sink model or one that comes with a dispenser. Many people like to use a combination of both. Either way, you will want to invest in a good filter that can protect you for several years to come. With Dayton, Ohio water, you can rest assured that you are protected.

Dayton Water System

The Dayton, Ohio water system offers clean and refreshing drinking water for the residents of the Dayton area. The water from the Dayton Ohio water system is chemically treated so that it will not cause harm to the residents of the site when they drink from this source. It is also filtered and aerated regularly so that it is always fresh and gives the residents of Dayton a refreshing taste. The city of Dayton is serviced by more than one water company, but the leading company still is known as Dayton water because it offers the city the best rates on its water.

The water in the Dayton water system can be found at four different treatment plants that serve the city of Dayton. The water from the plant is sent through a series of filters installed in various locations throughout Dayton and residential customers with water service. The city of Dayton does not have any significant water problems that have caused it to use more than one water company to supply its water.

Using a water filtration system is very important in the home. Filtering the water you drink can help make the water safe to use every time you fill up your glass. When you choose a water filtration system, find one that is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency. This will ensure that you have filtered the most harmful substances out of your water. You do not want to drink water that has been through any chemical purification process as it can harm your body over time. Find a water filtration system that will work well for the size of your family and your budget.

Dayton Water Treatment

Dayton, OH water treatment offers quality public water service to residents and provides the latest technology for treating waterborne diseases. Since 1950, the Dayton water treatment facility has treated more than one million gallons of water and has successfully prevented the transmission of disease by disinfecting it. The treatment facility has installed several treatment methods that include drinking, bathing, and cooking with the water supplied to meet the customers’ demands. All the necessary equipment is present to treat all types of water.

To meet the growing needs of the people in this region, Dayton, OH, water treatment plants offer filtration systems that remove sediment from the water and keep it clean and bacteria-free. They also remove any organic compounds present in the water and provide a healthy and safe water supply for all the residents. The main components used in the filtration process of the water supply include Chlorine, Waterborne pathogen containment, ultraviolet light sterilization, and carbon block construction.

Since diseases are caused by bacteria and viruses, the residents of Dayton need a sanitary water supply. The water supply is treated using the most advanced biological processes, including ultraviolet light, Chlorine, activated carbon, and natural filters. The residents can take advantage of a long-standing tradition of filtering their own water. However, it requires special equipment and expert installation. Such a procedure can be pretty expensive, but since the cost of living is on the rise, it is a worthy investment to provide a better life to all Dayton, OH water treatment plant residents.

Water Treatment Plants in Dayton

A few decades ago, water treatment plants in Dayton, OH, produced only safe, fresh-looking clean-tasting water. As the residents of Dayton grew, so did their demand for more purified water. When the drinking water became too clean and too abundant, people were astonished. Water treatment plants throughout the rural areas of the county were replaced with large, complex plant designs. Now, we see the effects of those decisions, as contaminants that used to be removed are becoming ever more common. To protect the residents of Dayton, OH, from dangerous pollutants, they must have access to clean, pure water.

In recent years, an innovative company has been working on water treatment technology that will allow us to provide clean, pure water to residents of our community while saving money at the same time. Their design includes water treatment plants to use a “desiccant” to keep water temperatures consistent. They also use high-tech carbon filtration to remove microorganisms and chlorine from water. In addition, the system uses UV light to kill any bacteria or other organisms that might still be present in the treated water.

These technologies sound costly, but they are far cheaper than traditional water treatment plants, and they do not require the harmful chemicals and high-tech equipment that are often needed. If you live in a rural area without many water treatment plants, you may not afford these systems. But if you are serviced by a public treatment facility, your water could be too clean and safe for consumption. If you want your water quality to remain pristine, it is up to you to make your own investment. So, are you ready to give water treatment a try?

Minerals Found in Dayton Water

When looking for water treatment systems for homes, many consumers are put off by the idea of using minerals found in Dayton, Ohio water because they are afraid that it will hurt their health. This is a common misconception that can be easily avoided by knowing about the importance of healthy minerals in drinking water. The fact of the matter is that a lack of these minerals in drinking water leads to several different problems. If you live in an area where it is difficult to get these essential minerals from groundwater, you need to use water purification systems in your home. Once you have a filter system in place, you should make sure that you regularly give it a good run to ensure that it is still performing at its peak.

If you take the time to learn about the minerals found in Dayton, OH water, and how they benefit our health, then you will see why so many people choose to use water purification systems as a means of protecting themselves. One of the most prevalent minerals found in drinking water is potassium. Potassium is used to help in the proper function of the body’s bones and teeth. Without a good source of potassium, the body cannot properly absorb calcium. There is also evidence that potassium deficiency can lead to poor nerve function and weakness in those who suffer from osteoporosis.

If you want to purchase a water purification system for home use to protect your family from a lack of minerals found in drinking water, then you should check out Dayton, OH water. You will find that there are many different filters on the market that provide you with the mineral-rich water you need. Some filters are made from natural minerals such as those found in Dayton’s water, and there are also carbon filters that will remove nearly all traces of the unwanted minerals from your drinking water. Once you have this filter system in your home, you will see that you are starting to feel healthier daily.

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