Crawford County Water Quality

Crawford County, Ohio has a water quality grade of F with a score of 31.9/100, based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System data. The county has 16 health-based drinking water violations on record.

Crawford County has 16 health-based drinking water violations recorded by the EPA. Health-based violations indicate instances where contaminant levels exceeded EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). Violations may have been resolved — check with your local water utility for current status.

Crawford County's water quality score of 31.9/100 is lower than the Ohio state average of 56.2. The average water quality grade across Ohio is D, based on data from 88 counties with available water quality data.

Based on EPA data, Crawford County has a water quality grade of F (31.9/100). This indicates below-average water quality with significant compliance issues. Residents may want to consider home water filtration. For the most up-to-date information, contact your local water utility or review your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

Crawford County has 16 health-based drinking water violations on record from the EPA SDWIS database. A higher violation count can result from aging infrastructure, underfunded water utilities, agricultural runoff contamination, or industrial pollution. Counties with more water systems may also see more violations simply due to scale. Residents concerned about water quality should consider independent water testing and home filtration systems.

Crawford County ranks #77 out of 88 counties in Ohio by water quality score (1 = best). With a score of 31.9/100, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide. Rankings are based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data including health-based violations and compliance records.