Editorial advisory
What the data suggests for Wood County
Water Verdict
Wood County, Ohio receives a fair water quality assessment with a grade of B and a score of 63.2 out of 100. The water supply meets baseline federal standards, but there may be periods of elevated contaminant levels or infrastructure concerns worth monitoring. Separately, EPA ATTAINS assessments track 6 water bodies in the county's watershed, none of which are currently listed as impaired under the Clean Water Act.
Violation Context
EPA SDWIS records for Wood County, Ohio show 5 health-based violations, indicating multiple instances where federal contaminant limits or treatment requirements were not met. At 4.6 violations per 100,000 people served, this rate is moderate and suggests recurring water quality challenges. For independent context, 6,846 water-quality monitoring results have been recorded across the county in the EPA Water Quality Portal over the past five years.
Consumer Guidance
Tap water in Wood County meets baseline safety standards, though the compliance record shows some violations worth watching. Wood County's drinking-water compliance score is 63.2 out of 100. The violation rate for Wood County is 4.6 per 100,000 people served. Running tap water for 30 seconds before drinking can reduce any localized lead exposure from household plumbing. Requesting your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report is the fastest way to identify which specific contaminants were flagged. With 39 active water-quality monitoring sites in Wood County, data coverage is strong.
Regional Context
Wood County has better water quality than the average county in Ohio. Its water score is 7 points higher than the state average, indicating stronger water system performance relative to neighboring counties.
Advisory text summarizes county-level public records and is not a replacement for your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report or direct local notices.