Ashtabula County Water System Water Company

About Your Municipal Water ~ Ashtabula County is pleased to provide the 2016 Consumer Confidence Record for the Ashtabula County Water Program (ACWS, Public Hydrant ID# OH400803) containing essential information about your tap water quality.

The ACWS maintains a current, unconditioned license to operate this distribution system under the direct authority of the Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners through the Ashtabula County Department of Environmental Services (ACDES). The Commissioners hold regular public meetings; residents with questions or concerns should first contact ACDES at (440)576-3722.

This report summarizes water quality provided by Ashtabula County in 2016, including information about water sources, what your tap water contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. Though only regulated substances detected in your water are listed, testing is performed for more than what's required for reporting.

Sources of Supply: Bulk water is purchased from Laurel Ohio Water Company - Ashtabula Water System, which draws surface water from Lake Erie to serve Ashtabula County Water System customers. For water assessment purposes, Ohio considers all surface waters susceptible to contamination as they're accessible and can be quickly contaminated by chemicals and pathogens with relatively short travel times from source to intake.

While Aqua Ohio's surface water intake is located offshore in Lake Erie, its proximity to onshore sources increases susceptibility to contamination from municipal wastewater discharges, industrial waste, urban runoff, contaminated sediments, oil/gas production, transportation operations, and recreational boating.

Aqua Ohio treats water to meet quality standards, but no single treatment method addresses all potential contaminants. Water quality protection measures for Lake Erie can further reduce potential impacts. Detailed information is available in Aqua Ohio Water Company's Water Source Assessment report by calling (440)576-3722.

The Ashtabula County Water System also maintains an auxiliary/emergency connection with Lake County Department of Utilities (LCDU). In 2016, ACWS used 2,182,664 gallons from this connection over approximately one month. For LCDU water quality information, contact them at (440)350-2645.

1. Where does Ashtabula County Water System water come from?
   Ashtabula County Water System supplies purchased surface water to Ashtabula County, Ohio.
2. Does Ashtabula County Water System test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, Ashtabula County Water System must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
3. How do I contact Ashtabula County Water System?
   Call 440-576-9090 or visit 25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does Ashtabula County Water System water contain lead?
   Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
5. Is Ashtabula County Water System water hard?
   Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.