Is Columbus Grove tap water safe to drink?

Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested August 2023

Can you drink the tap water in Columbus Grove?

Columbus Grove tap water has lithium above EPA guidelines at 2,0× the limit (tested August 2023). See the full report with all tested compounds and filter options.

Recommended for Columbus Grove tap water

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The health risk for Columbus Grove

lithium has been detected above EPA limits in this water system's recent tests. A certified filter designed for this contaminant type is strongly recommended.

lithium above limit.

lithium concentration (µg/L) August 2023

0 µg/L 10 µg/L 20 µg/L

20.000 µg/L

Detected

µg/L

10 µg/L

EPA limit

guideline

100% above limit

Comparison

vs. guideline

EPA limit: 10 µg/L | Your water: 20.000 µg/L

Certified Filters for Columbus Grove Tap Water

lithium was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

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Most elevated compounds

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
lithium Tested: August 2023 · Village Treatment Plant	20.000 µg/L	10 µg/L	100% above limit

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Village Treatment Plant · Tested: August 2023

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
lithium	20.000 µg/L	10 µg/L	100% above limit
HFPO-DA	<0.005 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFNA	<0.004 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxS	<0.003 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxA	<0.003 µg/L	3 µg/L	Below limit
PFBA	<0.005 µg/L	6 µg/L	Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
4:2 FTS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
6:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
8:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit
ADONA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFBS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDoA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFOA	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFOS	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFPeA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFTrDA	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Below limit
PFUnA	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)

Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (lithium: 10 µg/L)

Last tested August 2023

Last page update 2026-03-31

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Data reflects publicly reported utility records from EPA datasets and local utility disclosures. This information is educational and not medical advice.

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