Norwood City PWS Water Company

Municipal water, including bottled varieties, typically contains at least minimal amounts of various contaminants. The presence of these substances doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For comprehensive information about contaminants and potential health effects, contact the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Certain individuals may have increased vulnerability to water contaminants compared to the general population. This includes people undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, individuals with HIV/AIDS or immune disorders, some elderly residents, and infants. These groups should consult healthcare providers about their water consumption. EPA/CDC guidelines for reducing infection risks from Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available through the Safe Drinking Water Hotline.

Elevated lead levels can cause serious health complications, particularly for pregnant women and young children. Lead primarily enters drinking water through service line materials and household plumbing components. While Norwood City PWS delivers high-quality water, they cannot control materials used in home plumbing systems. To minimize potential lead exposure, run your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for consumption after it has been sitting for several hours. If concerned, consider having your water tested. Information about lead in water is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Water sources (both tap and bottled) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels across land or underground, it dissolves natural minerals and sometimes radioactive materials while also potentially collecting substances from animal presence or human activity. Source water may contain microbial contaminants (viruses/bacteria), inorganic contaminants (salts/metals), pesticides and herbicides, organic chemical contaminants, and radioactive substances from various natural and human-made sources.

To ensure tap water safety, EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. FDA regulations set similar limits for bottled water to provide equal public health protection.

1. Where does Norwood City PWS water come from?
   Norwood City PWS supplies purchased surface water to Norwood, Ohio.
2. Does Norwood City PWS test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, Norwood City PWS 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 Norwood City PWS?
   Call 513-458-4500 or visit 4645 Montgomery Road, Norwood, OH 45212, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does Norwood City PWS 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 Norwood City PWS 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.